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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Renault Kangoo?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Kangoo

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  • significantly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • visibly 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:

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

Renault Kangoo is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,228 £.

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

Kangoo

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 130 HP. That’s roughly 400 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 Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 8.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 430 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.

Seats: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is very slightly lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 86 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers visibly more boot space – 775 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 295 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries a bit more – 610 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 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
BMW 3 Series Saloon
Renault Kangoo

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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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Renault Kangoo

The Renault Kangoo is the pragmatic chameleon of small vans, marrying van-like practicality with carlike comfort and a cheerful, friendly face that suits both family runs and workday hauls. It's sensible, versatile and annoyingly useful — easy to live with, cheap to run and clever where it counts, so you get more space and fewer compromises than the price suggests.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Renault
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