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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Peugeot Expert Bus comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Peugeot Expert Bus?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Peugeot Expert Bus: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Peugeot Expert Bus

  • somewhat cheaper
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Peugeot Expert Bus is somewhat cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,574 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Peugeot Expert Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

Expert Bus

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 180 HP. That’s roughly 350 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Peugeot Expert Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 7.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Peugeot Expert Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is visibly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 423 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Expert Bus offers substantially more boot space – 3,497 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 3,017 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Expert Bus carries substantially more – 942 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 447 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
Peugeot Expert Bus

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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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Peugeot Expert Bus

The Peugeot Expert Bus is a sensible people-mover that pairs commercial durability with a surprisingly comfy interior, making it ideal for shuttle duty or large-family road trips. It won’t steal any style prizes, but its practical layout, easy-driving manners and thoughtful kit mean you’ll spend more time moving people and less time fussing over details.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Peugeot Expert Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
33,400 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
182 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,029 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
3,061 - 3,497 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
921 - 942 kg

Engine and Performance

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

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Peugeot
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