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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Genesis G70 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Genesis G70?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Genesis G70: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Genesis G70

  • barely cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Genesis G70 is barely cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,503 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Genesis G70 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

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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 offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Genesis G70 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 260 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, BMW 3 Series Touring is very slightly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,727 kg. The difference is around 77 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers visibly more boot space – 500 L compared to 330 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries a bit more – 520 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring holds a decisive overall lead 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
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BMW 3 Series Touring

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Genesis G70

The Genesis G70 blends sleek, low-slung styling with a cabin that feels more bespoke than bargain-bin, delivering driver-focused dynamics that make long runs and twisty roads equally entertaining. With premium materials, thoughtful tech and a value proposition that nudges past its German rivals, it’s the kind of compact executive that feels serious but doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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Genesis G70

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
170 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
330 L
Length
-
Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
413 - 452 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Genesis
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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