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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Dacia Bigster comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 20,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Dacia Bigster?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Dacia Bigster: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Dacia Bigster

4.5 (12 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Dacia Bigster is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,495 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Dacia Bigster with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Bigster

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 offers substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 372 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 Dacia Bigster takes 9.7 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Dacia Bigster is moderately lighter – 1,425 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Dacia Bigster offers markedly more boot space – 667 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 167 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries moderately more – 520 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is far ahead 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
3 Series Touring

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 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 97 km
BMW 3 Series Touring
Dacia Bigster

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Dacia Bigster

The Dacia Bigster is a straightforward, value-driven SUV that emphasizes space, practicality and low running costs rather than flashy tech. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a roomy, well-built family car with rugged styling and easy-to-use features at an affordable price.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
Dacia Bigster

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Price
20,600 - 28,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
106 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,425 - 1,611 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
444 - 667 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,813 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
434 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Dacia
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