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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
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Price
20,600 - 28,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.2 L/100km
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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
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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
106 - 134 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
1,425 - 1,611 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
444 - 667 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
1,813 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
434 - 465 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 MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
140 - 158 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 10.5 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
230 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
103 - 116 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Dacia
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