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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mazda CX-5 - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (550 HP vs 141 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 30000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Mazda CX-5?
3 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mazda CX-5 has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30000 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11057 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Touring manages with 2.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L. The difference is about 4.50 L per 100 km.
CX-5
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 has a convincingly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 409 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.50 s. That’s about 7 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mazda CX-5 tops out at 195 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls clearly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 462 Nm difference.
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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, Mazda CX-5 is barely noticeable lighter – 1629 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 21 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mazda CX-5 offers slightly more room – 583 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 83 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-5 performs evident better – up to 2019 L, which is about 509 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
Who wins the race?
The BMW 3 Series Touring proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 3 Series Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
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Mazda CX-5
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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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Mazda CX-5
4.5 (4 Reviews)
The Mazda CX-5 blends elegant, athletic styling with a surprisingly engaging driving character, turning routine trips into small, satisfying adventures. Inside it feels thoughtfully built and comfortable, offering sensible practicality and a premium feel that punches above its price.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
Mazda CX-5
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Price
30000 - 39500 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.4 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
157 - 168 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
56 - 58 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Curb weight
1629 - 1671 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
583 L
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Length
4713 - 4714 mm
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Length
4690 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Width
1860 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Height
1695 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
2019 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
Petrol MHEV
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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
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 550 HP
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Power HP
141 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
195 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
238 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
104 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
2488 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mazda
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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 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.