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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 20,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Hyundai Tucson?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai Tucson

3.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Hyundai Tucson is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,045 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Hyundai Tucson with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 101 km, about 31 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

Tucson

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 significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 242 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 Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 321 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, Hyundai Tucson is marginally lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 33 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers noticeably more boot space – 620 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries barely more – 545 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 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
BMW 3 Series Saloon
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is a well-rounded compact SUV that blends modern styling with a comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out interior, making it appealing for daily driving and family use. It delivers a calm ride, a generous level of equipment for the price, and sensible practicality, so it's a smart choice if you want a straightforward, dependable crossover without fuss.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Hyundai Tucson

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai
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