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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Lexus ES comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 46,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Lexus ES?
3 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
BMW 3 Series Touring is slightly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Lexus ES costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,528 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus ES with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.
ES
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 offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 312 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.9 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Lexus ES tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.
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 terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is very slightly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,680 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers very slightly more boot space – 500 L compared to 454 L. That’s a difference of about 46 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries only slightly more – 520 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring is far ahead 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.
from £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring
Lexus ES
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BMW 3 Series Touring
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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Lexus ES
The Lexus ES delivers a supremely comfortable, quietly luxurious experience that favors serene cruising over sporting theatrics. It wraps everyday practicality, top-notch build quality and unimpeachable reliability in a handsome, grown-up package that will appeal to buyers who prize calm refinement over headline-grabbing excitement.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
Lexus ES
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
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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
19.5 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
115 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,680 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
454 L
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Length
4,713 mm
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Length
4,975 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,865 mm
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Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
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Height
1,445 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
470 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
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
CVT
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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 - 530 HP
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Power HP
218 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
160 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Lexus
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