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BMW 3 Series Touring vs BMW iX1 – Differences & prices compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or BMW iX1?

BMW 3 Series Touring

BMW iX1

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 3 Series Touring has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41100 £, while the BMW iX1 costs 41800 £. That’s a price difference of around 771 £.

As for range, the BMW iX1 performs significantly better – achieving up to 463 km, about 366 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

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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 Touring has a convincingly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 237 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the BMW iX1 takes 5.60 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs noticeable better – reaching 300 km/h, while the BMW iX1 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 120 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls noticeable stronger with 700 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 206 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is somewhat lighter – 1650 kg compared to 1940 kg. The difference is around 290 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers slight more room – 500 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs slight better – up to 1510 L, which is about 15 L more than the BMW iX1.

When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring minimal takes the win – 520 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW iX1 shows itself to be barely ahead and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW iX1

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iX1 @ BMW Group Press

BMW iX1

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 313 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.8 - 17.1 kWh
  • Electric Range : 436 - 463 km

BMW 3 Series Touring

The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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BMW iX1

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The BMW iX1 wraps BMW's electric ambition into a compact SUV package that feels unexpectedly premium, with sharp handling and a crisp, modern cabin that keeps the driver in charge. It's ideal for buyers who want a stylish, quiet daily driver with useful practicality and tech-savvy touches — plus enough character to make the commute feel less like a chore and more like a short joyride.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
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Costs and Consumption

Price
41100 - 131100 £
Price
41800 - 54600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 17.1 kWh
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
436 - 463 km
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
64.80 kWh
co2
57 - 238 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
Curb weight
1940 - 2085 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
4713 - 4801 mm
Length
4500 mm
Width
1827 - 1918 mm
Width
1845 mm
Height
1440 - 1448 mm
Height
1616 mm
Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
1495 L
Payload
405 - 520 kg
Payload
495 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 550 HP
Power HP
204 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 180 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
250 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 405 kW
Power kW
150 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2022 - 2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
BMW
Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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