Compare performance (530 HP vs 487 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 48,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Ford Mustang Mach-E?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
BMW 3 Series Saloon is visibly cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Ford Mustang Mach-E costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,486 £.
As for electric range, the Ford Mustang Mach-E offers clearly more range – reaching up to 600 km, about 499 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.
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 barely more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 487 HP. That’s roughly 43 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Ford Mustang Mach-E takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Mach-E delivers clearly more torque with 950 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is visibly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,161 kg. The difference is around 586 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Ford Mustang Mach-E offers only slightly more boot space – 519 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries barely more – 495 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is clearly superior 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.
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.
detailsThe Mustang Mach-E proves an electric SUV can be both playful and practical, with the Mustang name bringing muscle-car charisma to a family-friendly package. It delivers eager performance, a comfortable cabin, and a slick infotainment setup that keeps daily driving fun — and yes, you’ll still get admiring glances at the lights.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
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Price
48,400 - 66,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 21 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
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Electric Range
470 - 600 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
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Curb weight
2,161 - 2,351 kg
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Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
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Trunk capacity
519 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,881 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
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Payload
368 - 450 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manual
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
268 - 487 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
525 - 950 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
197 - 358 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Ford
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