Compare performance (530 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or BYD Tang?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
BMW 3 Series Saloon is considerably cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,343 £.
As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers substantially more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 429 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers marginally more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers barely more torque with 700 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is substantially lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 1,055 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers substantially more boot space – 480 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 245 L.
When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries somewhat more – 575 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.
The BMW 3 Series Saloon holds a slight edge in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.
detailsThe BYD Tang is a bold, tech-loaded SUV that blends striking design with roomy practicality, making it equally at home on the school run and the open road. Packed with clever tech and a powertrain that mixes efficiency with eager performance, it’s a smart, value-focused pick for buyers who want electric-age comfort without the premium-brand fuss.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
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Price
64,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
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Electric Range
530 km
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
7
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Doors
4
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
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Curb weight
2,630 kg
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Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Length
4,713 mm
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Length
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,955 mm
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Height
1,446 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
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Payload
575 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
517 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
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Max Speed
230 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
680 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
380 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
BYD
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