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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Peugeot Partner comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Peugeot Partner?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Peugeot Partner: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Peugeot Partner

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space

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.

Peugeot Partner is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,553 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Peugeot Partner with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot Partner offers considerably more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 253 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

Partner

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 considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 394 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 Partner takes 11.2 s. That’s about 7.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Peugeot Partner tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 67 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 400 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, Peugeot Partner is slightly lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 246 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Partner offers substantially more boot space – 1,800 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 1,320 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Partner carries clearly more – 991 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 496 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 Partner

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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 Partner

The Peugeot Partner is a no-nonsense workhorse that doubles as a surprisingly comfy family mover, combining clever storage solutions with an easy-to-live-in cabin. It won’t win any beauty contests, but for small businesses and active families it’s practical, economical and utterly reliable when the day gets busy.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Peugeot Partner

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Price
22,400 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
53 - 61 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
1,800 L
Length
4,713 mm
Length
4,403 - 4,753 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,446 mm
Height
1,796 - 1,812 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 4,000 L
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
611 - 991 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 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, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Peugeot
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