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BMW 3 Series Touring vs CUPRA Leon - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (550 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 31800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or CUPRA Leon?
3 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
CUPRA Leon has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31800 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9300 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.50 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 131 km, about 34 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
Leon
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 has a significantly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.70 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls clearly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.
3 Series Touring
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, CUPRA Leon is noticeable lighter – 1371 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 279 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers clearly perceptible more room – 500 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs slightly better – up to 1510 L, which is about 209 L more than the CUPRA Leon.
When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring minimal takes the win – 520 kg compared to 483 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring comes out ahead with a more balanced overall result 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.
BMW 3 Series Touring
CUPRA Leon
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BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring
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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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CUPRA Leon
The Cupra Leon blends sporting intent with everyday practicality, serving up sharp handling and a cabin that feels more premium than its hatchback looks might suggest. It's a driver's car in commuter clothing — lively, distinctive, and clever enough to make daily driving feel a little less routine without screaming for attention.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
CUPRA Leon
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Price
31800 - 49200 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
57 - 238 g/km
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co2
28 - 175 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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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
1371 - 1708 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
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Length
4713 - 4714 mm
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Length
4398 - 4399 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Width
1799 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Height
1444 - 1467 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
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Payload
405 - 520 kg
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Payload
432 - 483 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
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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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 - 550 HP
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Power HP
150 - 300 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 405 kW
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Power kW
110 - 221 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
CUPRA
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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 shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.