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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Fiat Ulysse comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 38,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Fiat Ulysse?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Fiat Ulysse: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Fiat Ulysse

  • only slightly cheaper
  • visibly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat Ulysse is only slightly cheaper – starting at 38,200 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,722 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Fiat Ulysse with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

Ulysse

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 clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 350 HP more horsepower.

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

Seats: Fiat Ulysse offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is markedly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,946 kg. The difference is around 371 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Ulysse offers visibly more boot space – 800 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 320 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ulysse carries clearly more – 924 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 429 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is far ahead 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
38,200 - 45,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
186 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
7 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,946 - 1,977 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 800 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
924 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,197 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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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