Compare performance (530 HP vs 449 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or BYD Atto 3?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
BYD Atto 3 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,637 £.
As for electric range, the BYD Atto 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 413 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
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 a bit more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 449 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the BYD Atto 3 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the BYD Atto 3 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers a bit more torque with 700 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is a bit lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,825 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers a bit more boot space – 500 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.
For maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,510 L, about 172 L more than the BYD Atto 3.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries markedly more – 520 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.
The BYD Atto 3 shows a few small advantages 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.
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 BYD Atto 3 mixes quirky crossover styling with a cleverly packaged interior that feels more premium than its price suggests. Easy to drive, surprisingly practical and loaded with user-friendly tech, it's a strong choice for buyers who want an EV that's fun without being fussy.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
420 - 510 km
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 233 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
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,825 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
440 L
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Length
4,713 mm
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Length
4,455 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,875 mm
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Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
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Height
1,615 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
335 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, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
204 - 449 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
160 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
310 - 560 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
150 - 330 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
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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
BYD
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