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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Citroen Holidays comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 43,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Citroen Holidays?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Citroen Holidays: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • marginally cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Citroen Holidays

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is marginally cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Citroen Holidays costs 43,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,163 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen Holidays with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

Holidays

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 350 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW 3 Series Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is significantly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 763 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Holidays carries markedly more – 762 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 267 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is decisively ahead 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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
43,100 - 45,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
185 - 192 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,368 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
732 - 762 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
150 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
370 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
110 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Citroen
Is the BMW 3 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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