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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Fiat Doblò Van comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 21,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Fiat Doblò Van?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Fiat Doblò Van: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
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Fiat Doblò Van

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • moderately lighter
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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 Van is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,300 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,624 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Fiat Doblò Van with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat Doblò Van offers clearly more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 253 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

Doblò Van

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 BMW 3 Series Saloon offers considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 394 HP more horsepower.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Doblò Van is moderately lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 246 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Doblò Van carries significantly more – 991 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 496 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, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • 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 Van

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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 Van

The Fiat Doblò is a no-nonsense workhorse that blends surprising cabin comfort with sensible practicality, turning long days on the road into something tolerable rather than torturous. Clever packaging and steady, uncomplicated manners make it a smart pick for small businesses and weekend warriors who want function without fuss.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Fiat Doblò Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
21,300 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
611 - 991 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 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
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

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