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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Price
41800 - 54600 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 17.1 kWh
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
436 - 463 km
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
64.80 kWh
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co2
57 - 238 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Curb weight
1940 - 2085 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
490 L
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Length
4713 - 4801 mm
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Length
4500 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Width
1845 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Height
1616 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
1495 L
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Payload
405 - 520 kg
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Payload
495 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 550 HP
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Power HP
204 - 313 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.6 s
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Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
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Max Speed
170 - 180 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
250 - 494 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 405 kW
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Power kW
150 - 230 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2022 - 2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
BMW
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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.