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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Dacia Jogger comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 15,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Dacia Jogger?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Dacia Jogger: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Dacia Jogger

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Dacia Jogger is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,522 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Dacia Jogger with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

Jogger

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 372 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Dacia Jogger takes 8.9 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Dacia Jogger offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Jogger is clearly lighter – 1,268 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 307 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Dacia Jogger offers clearly more boot space – 607 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.

When it comes to payload, the Dacia Jogger carries slightly more – 559 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is far ahead overall 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
Dacia Jogger

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Dacia Jogger

The Dacia Jogger is a no-nonsense family mover that stretches the idea of value with cavernous practicality and flexible space, perfect for buyers who need a sensible, everyday Swiss Army knife on wheels. It doesn’t try to be glamorous — instead it wins hearts with cheerful thrift, durable materials and honest engineering, giving you useful transport without the pretence.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Dacia Jogger

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
15,400 - 23,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
103 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,268 - 1,463 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
160 - 607 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,784 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
384 - 559 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, LPG
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
110 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
190 - 200 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
81 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Dacia
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