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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Honda Prelude - Differences and prices compared
3 Series Touring
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Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
BMW 3 Series Touring has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41100 £, while the Honda Prelude costs 42400 £. That’s a price difference of around 1371 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Touring manages with 2.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Honda Prelude with 5.20 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.
3 Series Touring
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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 significantly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 366 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 Honda Prelude takes 8.20 s. That’s about 4.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs noticeable better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Honda Prelude tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 112 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls clearly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 385 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: BMW 3 Series Touring offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers convincingly more room – 500 L compared to 264 L. That’s a difference of about 236 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs decisively better – up to 1510 L, which is about 750 L more than the Honda Prelude.
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
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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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Honda Prelude
The Honda Prelude is the coupe that proves Honda can blend precision with a hint of romance, serving up crisp steering and a chassis that loves a flowing road. It’s practical enough for the commute and stylish enough to make parking-lot goodbyes last longer, with reliability that keeps your wallet calm and your right foot curious.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
Honda Prelude
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Price
42400 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.20 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 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
5
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Doors
3
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Curb weight
-
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
264 L
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Length
4713 - 4801 mm
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Length
4525 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Width
1880 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Height
1349 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
760 L
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Payload
405 - 520 kg
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Payload
-
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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
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction 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
184 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.20 s
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Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
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Max Speed
188 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
315 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 405 kW
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Power kW
135 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1993 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Honda
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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.