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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 338,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe

  • markedly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe costs 338,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 298,629 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe with 15.5 L/100km. The difference is about 13.1 L/100km.

12Cilindri Coupe

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 Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe offers markedly more power – delivering 830 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 300 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the BMW 3 Series Saloon takes 3.5 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers barely more torque with 700 Nm compared to 678 Nm. That’s about 22 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: BMW 3 Series Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe is marginally lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers significantly more boot space – 480 L compared to 270 L. That’s a difference of about 210 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon holds a decisive overall lead 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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The Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe is an intoxicating blend of old-school drama and modern composure, with a soundtrack and presence that steals attention wherever it goes. It’s a car for someone who wants more than transportation — a daily piece of theatre that rewards bold driving and refuses to be subtle, but it will happily demand commitment in return.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
338,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
353 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
92 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
-
Length
4,733 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
1,292 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
830 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
678 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
611 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
6,496 cm3

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