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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Ferrari Roma Coupe comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 620 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 181,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Ferrari Roma Coupe?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Ferrari Roma Coupe: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially more trunk space
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Ferrari Roma Coupe

  • a bit more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is significantly cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Ferrari Roma Coupe costs 181,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 141,898 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ferrari Roma Coupe with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 7.9 L/100km.

3 Series Saloon

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 Ferrari Roma Coupe offers a bit more power – delivering 620 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 90 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari Roma Coupe is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the BMW 3 Series Saloon takes 3.5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari Roma Coupe delivers only slightly more torque with 760 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 60 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, Ferrari Roma Coupe is barely lighter – 1,570 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers substantially more boot space – 480 L compared to 272 L. That’s a difference of about 208 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
BMW 3 Series Saloon
Ferrari Roma Coupe

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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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Ferrari Roma Coupe

The Ferrari Roma wears its elegance like a perfectly tailored suit, blending sleek Italian lines with surprising everyday usability that makes it as at home on a city street as on a winding coastal road. Behind that beguiling smile is a driver-focused character that promises thrilling responses and effortless charm, so if you want looks, luxury, and a bit of naughty performance without shouting about it, the Roma is your quiet showstopper.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Ferrari Roma Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
181,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
234 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,570 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
272 L
Length
-
Length
4,656 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,974 mm
Height
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Height
1,301 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
620 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
320 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
760 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
456 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
3,855 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ferrari
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