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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Renault Master Transporter comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Renault Master Transporter?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Renault Master Transporter: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Renault Master Transporter

  • very slightly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Master Transporter is very slightly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,295 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Renault Master Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Master Transporter offers considerably more range – reaching up to 448 km, about 347 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

Master Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 360 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 Renault Master Transporter takes 13.5 s. That’s about 10 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 320 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: BMW 3 Series Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,128 kg. The difference is around 553 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries clearly more – 1,846 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,351 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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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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The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 - 318 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
902 - 1,846 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Renault
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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