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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Vauxhall Mokka comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 281 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 23,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Vauxhall Mokka?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Vauxhall Mokka: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Mokka

4.3 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Mokka is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,894 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Mokka with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Mokka offers significantly more range – reaching up to 403 km, about 302 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

Mokka

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 281 HP. That’s roughly 249 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 Vauxhall Mokka takes 5.9 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 345 Nm. That’s about 355 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, Vauxhall Mokka is clearly lighter – 1,294 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 281 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers markedly more boot space – 480 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries moderately more – 495 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is far ahead 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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I've been an Opel owner for 34 years and am very satisfied with the brand — my choice will be an easy one.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Price
23,000 - 40,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
336 - 403 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,294 - 1,672 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,787 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
388 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
136 - 281 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
100 - 207 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

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