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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs BYD Tang comparison

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?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs BYD Tang: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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BYD Tang

  • substantially more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Tang

Engine and Performance:

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.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 96 - 101 km
BMW 3 Series Saloon
BYD Tang

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BMW 3 Series Saloon

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.

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BYD Tang

The 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.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon
BYD Tang

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Price
64,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
530 km
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
4,713 mm
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Height
1,446 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
575 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
230 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
680 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
380 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
BYD
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