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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Kia Ceed - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (550 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 23500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Kia Ceed?

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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Kia Ceed

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

3 Series Touring

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.

Kia Ceed has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23500 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17580 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Touring manages with 2.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L. The difference is about 3.50 L per 100 km.

Ceed

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 convincingly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 410 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.50 s. That’s about 6 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls significantly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 447 Nm difference.

3 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Kia Ceed is evident lighter – 1298 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 352 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers clearly perceptible more room – 500 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring hardly perceptible takes the win – 520 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 3 Series Touring proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 3 Series Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £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 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.5 L
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
BMW 3 Series Touring
Kia Ceed

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BMW 3 Series Touring

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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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Kia Ceed

The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
Kia Ceed

Costs and Consumption

Price
41100 - 131100 £
Price
23500 - 26300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 238 g/km
co2
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
Curb weight
1298 - 1372 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
Length
4713 - 4714 mm
Length
-
Width
1827 - 1918 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1440 - 1448 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 520 kg
Payload
478 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 550 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 405 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
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 shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.