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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Ford Capri comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Ford Capri?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Ford Capri: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Ford Capri

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Ford Capri is only slightly cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,600 £.

As for electric range, the Ford Capri offers clearly more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 526 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

Capri

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 clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Ford Capri takes 5.3 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers barely more torque with 700 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 21 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is markedly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,001 kg. The difference is around 426 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Capri offers slightly more boot space – 572 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 92 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Capri carries slightly more – 587 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Capri 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 £36,300
Capri

Ford Capri

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 439 - 627 km
BMW 3 Series Saloon
Ford Capri

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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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Ford Capri

The Ford Capri turned the family car into something cheekily sporty, with a long, rakish profile that still promises fun at a glance. Today it lives on as a lovable classic — easy to tinker with, enjoyable to drive and guaranteed to raise smiles at any meet.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Ford Capri

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
36,300 - 51,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
439 - 627 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
2,001 - 2,206 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
572 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,872 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
539 - 587 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
190 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ford
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