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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Fiat 600 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Fiat 600?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Fiat 600: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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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:

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.

Fiat 600 is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,951 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Fiat 600 with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 600 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 409 km, about 308 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 374 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 Fiat 600 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 440 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 600 is noticeably lighter – 1,265 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 310 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers moderately more boot space – 480 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 600 carries barely more – 517 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

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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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 Fiat 600 is small, cheeky and utterly charming, a pocket-sized Italian that packs more personality than its size suggests. Ideal for city buyers who want fuss-free motoring with a playful driving character, it puts smiles ahead of spreadsheets.

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4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Jos van der kolk
20 Jan 2026, 21:23:37

Lovely car — one thing they forgot: the 600 has a heat pump and, as far as I know, the 500 doesn’t, which is quite an important detail.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
409 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,265 - 1,595 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,779 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
427 - 517 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Fiat
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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