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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Ford Focus - Differences and prices compared
3 Series Touring
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Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Ford Focus has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27500 £, while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 13543 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Touring manages with 2.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Ford Focus with 4.90 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.
Focus
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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 decisively edge – offering 550 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 270 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 Ford Focus takes 5.70 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs somewhat better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Ford Focus 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 noticeable stronger with 700 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm difference.
3 Series Touring
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Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .
In curb weight, Ford Focus is noticeable lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers clearly perceptible more room – 500 L compared to 392 L. That’s a difference of about 108 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs to a small extent better – up to 1510 L, which is about 156 L more than the Ford Focus.
When it comes to payload, Ford Focus hardly perceptible takes the win – 560 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the BMW 3 Series Touring shows itself to be dominates this comparison 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.
from about £41,100
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BMW 3 Series Touring
4.3 (1 Reviews)
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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Ford Focus
The Ford Focus remains a clever all‑rounder that balances sharp handling with everyday comfort, making it a strong choice whether your commute is city streets or country lanes. Its practical cabin and sensible running costs mean you’ll spend more time enjoying the drive and less time worrying about ownership, with a playful streak underfoot that keeps things interesting.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
Ford Focus
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Price
27500 - 42700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 8 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
-
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 238 g/km
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co2
117 - 183 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
52 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
1330 - 1529 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
392 L
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Length
4713 - 4801 mm
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Length
4382 - 4397 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Width
1825 - 1844 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Height
1438 - 1482 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
1354 L
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Payload
405 - 520 kg
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Payload
495 - 560 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, Diesel, Petrol
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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, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic 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
115 - 280 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 11.8 s
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Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
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Max Speed
186 - 250 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
170 - 420 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 - 405 kW
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Power kW
85 - 206 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 2261 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2022 - 2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Ford
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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 and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.