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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Genesis G70 Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Genesis G70 Shooting Brake?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Genesis G70 Shooting Brake: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

  • barely cheaper
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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.

Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is barely cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 360 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

G70 Shooting Brake

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 considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 285 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 Genesis G70 Shooting Brake takes 6.4 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 260 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is only slightly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,727 kg. The difference is around 152 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers only slightly more boot space – 480 L compared to 465 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries only slightly more – 495 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Price
39,600 - 45,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
180 - 212 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 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
1,727 - 1,897 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
465 L
Length
-
Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,535 L
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
438 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
225 - 235 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Genesis
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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