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BMW 3 Series Touring vs CUPRA Leon – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or CUPRA Leon?

BMW 3 Series Touring

CUPRA Leon

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

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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 range, the CUPRA Leon performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 131 km, about 34 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

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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.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs a bit better – reaching 300 km/h, while the CUPRA Leon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 50 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 @ BMW Group Press

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 504 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 3 Series Touring shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance 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.

BMW 3 Series Touring
CUPRA Leon

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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 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.5 L
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
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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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
41100 - 131100 £
Price
31800 - 49200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
57 - 238 g/km
co2
28 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
4713 - 4801 mm
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Width
1827 - 1918 mm
Width
1799 mm
Height
1440 - 1448 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Payload
405 - 520 kg
Payload
432 - 504 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 550 HP
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 405 kW
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
Brand
BMW
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.

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