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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Fiat Scudo comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 30,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Fiat Scudo?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Fiat Scudo: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

Fiat Scudo

  • visibly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat Scudo is visibly cheaper – starting at 30,900 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,036 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Fiat Scudo with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat Scudo offers considerably more range – reaching up to 352 km, about 251 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

Scudo

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 significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 350 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 Scudo takes 10.5 s. That’s about 7 s quicker.

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

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Fiat Scudo offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is barely lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,722 kg. The difference is around 147 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Scudo carries significantly more – 1,805 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,310 kg.

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
Fiat Scudo

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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 Scudo

The Fiat Scudo is a practical and unpretentious van that balances hardworking utility with a surprisingly polished cabin, making it a sensible choice for tradespeople and families who need space without fuss. It doesn't pretend to be flashy, but its clever packaging, sensible driving manners and affordable running costs make the Scudo a dependable partner for the daily grind and weekend projects — and it even manages to look tidy in the car park.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Fiat Scudo

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Price
30,900 - 51,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 6
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,713 mm
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,446 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
840 - 1,805 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 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
A, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Fiat
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