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

Compare performance (550 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 24300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Kia Ceed Sportswagon?

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

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 Sportswagon has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24300 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16723 £.

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

Ceed Sportswagon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring has a significantly 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 convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.70 s. That’s about 6.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 53 km/h.

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

3 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is distinct lighter – 1335 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 315 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon offers somewhat more room – 625 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon performs slight better – up to 1545 L, which is about 35 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring barely noticeable takes the win – 520 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly superior 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.

BMW 3 Series Touring
Kia Ceed Sportswagon

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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

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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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 Sportswagon

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a sensible and surprisingly stylish family wagon that turns daily chores into a bit less of a grind. Practical, comfortable and packed with thoughtful touches where they matter, it’s a smart choice for buyers who want usefulness without sacrificing personality.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
Kia Ceed Sportswagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
41100 - 131100 £
Price
24300 - 29100 £
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
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
Curb weight
1335 - 1437 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
512 - 625 L
Length
4713 - 4714 mm
Length
4605 mm
Width
1827 - 1918 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1440 - 1448 mm
Height
1422 mm
Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
1545 L
Payload
405 - 520 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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
9.7 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
197 km/h
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.