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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs MINI MINI comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 24,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or MINI MINI?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs MINI MINI: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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MINI MINI

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • slightly lighter
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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.

MINI MINI is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,900 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,085 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the MINI MINI with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the MINI MINI offers considerably more range – reaching up to 391 km, about 290 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the MINI MINI takes 5.9 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MINI MINI is slightly lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers considerably more boot space – 480 L compared to 275 L. That’s a difference of about 205 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries moderately more – 495 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 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 - 92,200 £
Price
24,900 - 37,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
293 - 391 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible, Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,730 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
210 - 275 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,744 - 1,756 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
345 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
156 - 258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
230 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
115 - 190 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
MINI
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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