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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Ferrari SF90 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 1,000 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 409,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Ferrari SF90 Roadster?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Ferrari SF90 Roadster: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Ferrari SF90 Roadster

  • substantially more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Ferrari SF90 Roadster costs 409,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 369,772 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ferrari SF90 Roadster with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers considerably more range – reaching up to 101 km, about 76 km more than the Ferrari SF90 Roadster.

SF90 Roadster

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 SF90 Roadster offers substantially more power – delivering 1,000 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 470 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari SF90 Roadster is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the BMW 3 Series Saloon takes 3.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari SF90 Roadster delivers visibly more torque with 1,066 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 366 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, BMW 3 Series Saloon is only slightly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,670 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers considerably more boot space – 480 L compared to 74 L. That’s a difference of about 406 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly superior 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
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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 - 91,000 £
Price
409,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
25 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
68 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
74 L
Length
-
Length
4,704 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,973 mm
Height
-
Height
1,186 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
Plugin Hybrid
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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
1,000 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
1,066 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
735 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
3,990 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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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