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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Ford Bronco comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 335 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 58,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Ford Bronco?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Ford Bronco: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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Ford Bronco

  • 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:

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

BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Ford Bronco costs 58,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,300 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Bronco with 11.3 L/100km. The difference is about 8.9 L/100km.

Bronco

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 noticeably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 335 HP. That’s roughly 195 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Ford Bronco takes 6.7 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 563 Nm. That’s about 137 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, BMW 3 Series Saloon is substantially lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,289 kg. The difference is around 714 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Bronco offers slightly more boot space – 562 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries a bit more – 495 kg compared to 411 kg. That’s a difference of about 84 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon stands well ahead of its rival 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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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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The Ford Bronco is a go-anywhere SUV that wraps rugged off-road capability in retro looks and modern tech, promising weekend warriors a grin from first mud splash to last campfire. With removable roofs and doors, a surprisingly polished cabin for everyday life and a wide range of trims, it’s as happy tackling trails as it is turning heads on the school run — adventure with attitude.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
58,200 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.3 - 12.7 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
257 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
2,289 - 2,418 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
504 - 562 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,928 - 1,937 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
387 - 411 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
335 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
563 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
246 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,694 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ford
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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