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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Ford Focus Turnier comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 28,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Ford Focus Turnier?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Ford Focus Turnier: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Ford Focus Turnier

  • visibly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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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.

Ford Focus Turnier is visibly cheaper – starting at 28,500 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Focus Turnier with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Focus Turnier

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 280 HP. That’s roughly 250 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 Ford Focus Turnier takes 5.8 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 280 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, Ford Focus Turnier is moderately lighter – 1,413 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 162 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Focus Turnier offers clearly more boot space – 635 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Focus Turnier carries slightly more – 557 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 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, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • 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
Ford Focus Turnier

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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 Focus Turnier

The Ford Focus Estate packs practical, family-friendly space into a compact, poised package that feels sharper and more grown-up than its price suggests. It steers with tidy composure, offers sensible interior flexibility, and is perfect for buyers who want everyday usability without turning into a moving van.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Ford Focus Turnier

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
28,500 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
120 - 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,413 - 1,563 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
608 - 635 L
Length
-
Length
4,672 - 4,693 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Height
-
Height
1,459 - 1,504 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,653 L
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
523 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
184 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ford
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