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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Renault Trafic Bus?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

  • moderately cheaper
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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 Trafic Bus is moderately cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,375 £.

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

Trafic Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers considerably 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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Renault Trafic 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 clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 320 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 Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 456 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries clearly more – 982 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 487 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon holds a decisive overall lead 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
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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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
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 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
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

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