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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Maxus Euniq 5 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 46,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Maxus Euniq 5?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Maxus Euniq 5: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • somewhat cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • somewhat lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Maxus Euniq 5

  • substantially 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is somewhat cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Maxus Euniq 5 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,457 £.

As for electric range, the Maxus Euniq 5 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 360 km, about 259 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

Euniq 5

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 177 HP. That’s roughly 353 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 390 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.

Seats: Maxus Euniq 5 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is somewhat lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, the Maxus Euniq 5 carries marginally more – 541 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 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
BMW 3 Series Saloon
Maxus Euniq 5

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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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Maxus Euniq 5

The Maxus Euniq 5 is a no-nonsense electric people carrier that pairs a cavernous interior with an unexpectedly polished cabin, so family duty feels a little less like a chore. It won’t set your pulse racing, but for buyers after fuss-free electric propulsion, flexible seating and clever everyday practicality, it’s a genuinely sensible and likeable choice.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Maxus Euniq 5

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
46,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
360 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
4,825 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
-
Height
1,800 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
541 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
177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
130 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Maxus
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