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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Citroen C4 comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Citroen C4?
BMW 3 Series Touring vs Citroen C4: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
3 Series Touring
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.
Citroen C4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,366 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 330 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
C4
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 374 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 430 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, Citroen C4 is somewhat lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 247 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers barely more boot space – 510 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries noticeably more – 520 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 114 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring 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 £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring
Citroen C4
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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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Citroen C4
Citroën C4 wears its French eccentricity with confidence, pairing bold, sculpted styling with a supremely comfortable ride that turns mundane commutes into a gentler affair. If you value relaxed comfort, clever practicality and a car with personality rather than pretence, the C4 is a charming, sensible choice — and it won't make you miss the usual hot‑hatch theatrics.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
Citroen C4
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
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Price
20,700 - 32,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
0 - 108 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
379 - 406 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, Petrol MHEV
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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, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
110 - 156 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
205 - 270 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
81 - 115 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Citroen
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