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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Fiat Tipo Limousine comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Fiat Tipo Limousine?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Fiat Tipo Limousine: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Fiat Tipo Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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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 Tipo Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,808 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Fiat Tipo Limousine with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Tipo Limousine

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 substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 400 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Fiat Tipo Limousine takes 9.6 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is somewhat faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Fiat Tipo Limousine tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 380 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 Tipo Limousine is a bit lighter – 1,375 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Tipo Limousine offers only slightly more boot space – 520 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries slightly more – 495 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 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
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Fiat Tipo Limousine

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Price
17,100 - 17,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
120 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,375 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
4,713 mm
Length
4,532 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,792 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,446 mm
Height
1,497 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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