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BMW 3 Series Touring vs BMW iX1 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 42,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or BMW iX1?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs BMW iX1: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • barely more trunk space

BMW iX1

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more electric range

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Touring

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 is marginally cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the BMW iX1 costs 42,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,285 £.

As for electric range, the BMW iX1 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 514 km, about 417 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

iX1

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 Touring offers considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 217 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the BMW iX1 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 206 Nm more.

3 Series Touring

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is somewhat lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,940 kg. The difference is around 290 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers barely more boot space – 500 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries only slightly more – 520 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring has only a minor advantage 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 £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW iX1

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Dimensions and Body

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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

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
BMW iX1

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Price
42,300 - 55,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
466 - 514 km
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 233 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
-
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,085 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
4,713 mm
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 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 - 530 HP
Power HP
204 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
250 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
150 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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