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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Hongqi EH7 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 343 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 49,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Hongqi EH7?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Hongqi EH7: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • visibly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Hongqi EH7

  • significantly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is visibly cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Hongqi EH7 costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,768 £.

As for electric range, the Hongqi EH7 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 655 km, about 554 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

EH7

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers visibly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 343 HP. That’s roughly 187 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Hongqi EH7 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 450 Nm. That’s about 250 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.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers clearly more boot space – 480 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 480 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon holds a decisive overall lead 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
49,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
655 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
-

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
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
343 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
253 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hongqi
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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