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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Subaru Impreza comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 30,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Subaru Impreza?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Subaru Impreza: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Subaru Impreza

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  • markedly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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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.

Subaru Impreza is markedly cheaper – starting at 30,300 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,634 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Impreza with 7.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.9 L/100km.

Impreza

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 significantly 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 Subaru Impreza 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 182 Nm. That’s about 518 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, Subaru Impreza is barely lighter – 1,574 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 1 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers visibly more boot space – 480 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Impreza carries barely more – 526 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 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
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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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Subaru Impreza

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
30,300 - 32,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.3 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
166 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
501 - 526 kg

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

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