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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Fiat Doblò comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Fiat Doblò?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Fiat Doblò: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
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Fiat Doblò

  • significantly cheaper
  • 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.

Fiat Doblò is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,167 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Fiat Doblò with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

Doblò

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 400 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 400 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Doblò is marginally lighter – 1,530 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Doblò carries clearly more – 840 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 345 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is decisively ahead 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
Fiat Doblò

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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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Fiat Doblò

The Fiat Doblò is Fiat’s pragmatic workhorse that doubles as a family companion—deceptively roomy, easy to live with and built to swallow awkward loads without drama. It won’t win style prizes, but its sensible packaging, no-nonsense character and low-stress ownership make it a very practical choice for buyers who prefer usefulness over flash.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Fiat Doblò

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
25,800 - 29,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
144 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,530 - 1,658 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
722 - 840 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

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