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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Vauxhall Vivaro comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Vauxhall Vivaro?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Vauxhall Vivaro: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Vauxhall Vivaro

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Vivaro is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,741 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Vivaro with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Vivaro offers considerably more range – reaching up to 350 km, about 249 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

Vivaro

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 clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 350 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 Vauxhall Vivaro takes 10.6 s. That’s about 7.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 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: Vauxhall Vivaro offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is only slightly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,722 kg. The difference is around 147 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries clearly more – 1,226 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 731 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is decisively ahead 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
33,200 - 45,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
872 - 1,226 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
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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