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BMW 3 Series Touring vs CUPRA Terramar - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (550 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 36900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or CUPRA Terramar?

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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CUPRA Terramar

5 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

CUPRA Terramar has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36900 £, while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 4183 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Touring manages with 2.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the CUPRA Terramar with 6.10 L. The difference is about 3.60 L per 100 km.

Terramar @ CUPRA / SEAT S.A.

Engine and Performance:

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 significantly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 285 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 Terramar takes 5.90 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs somewhat better – reaching 300 km/h, while the CUPRA Terramar tops out at 243 km/h. The difference is around 57 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.

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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.

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In curb weight, CUPRA Terramar is barely noticeable lighter – 1638 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 12 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Terramar offers slight more room – 540 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Terramar slight takes the win – 542 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 3 Series Touring proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 3 Series Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £41,100
3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

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
BMW 3 Series Touring
CUPRA Terramar

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BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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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 Terramar

5 (1 Reviews)
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The CUPRA Terramar is a sharply styled, sporty SUV that brings athletic handling and bold design to buyers who want performance with everyday usability. Inside, premium finishes meet driver-focused flair and family-friendly practicality, making it a tempting pick for anyone who wants thrills without turning their daily routine into a chore.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
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Terramar @ CUPRA / SEAT S.A.

Costs and Consumption

Price
41100 - 131100 £
Price
36900 - 48500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
Consumption L/100km
6.1 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 238 g/km
co2
139 - 191 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
Curb weight
1638 - 1750 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
540 L
Length
4713 - 4801 mm
Length
4519 mm
Width
1827 - 1918 mm
Width
1869 mm
Height
1440 - 1448 mm
Height
1586 mm
Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 520 kg
Payload
540 - 542 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 550 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 243 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 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
CUPRA
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 and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.