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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs GWM ORA 03 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 171 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or GWM ORA 03?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs GWM ORA 03: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space

GWM ORA 03

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  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more electric range

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

GWM ORA 03 is a bit cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,522 £.

As for electric range, the GWM ORA 03 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 420 km, about 319 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

ORA 03

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 171 HP. That’s roughly 359 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 GWM ORA 03 takes 8.2 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 450 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 only slightly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,615 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers substantially more boot space – 480 L compared to 228 L. That’s a difference of about 252 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries clearly more – 495 kg compared to 355 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon 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.

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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GWM ORA 03

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Price
33,400 - 42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
310 - 420 km
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,615 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
228 L
Length
4,713 mm
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,848 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,446 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
315 - 355 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
171 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
126 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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