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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mazda CX-60 – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether BMW 3 Series Touring or Mazda CX-60 fits your lifestyle better.

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

3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

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 Mazda CX-60 costs 41900 £. That’s a price difference of around 848 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mazda CX-60 manages with 1.40 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.50 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs distinct better – achieving up to 97 km, about 33 km more than the Mazda CX-60.

CX-60 @ Mazda Motor Corporation

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 significantly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 327 HP. That’s roughly 223 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 Mazda CX-60 takes 5.80 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs distinct better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Mazda CX-60 tops out at 219 km/h. The difference is around 81 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls noticeable stronger with 700 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is a bit lighter – 1650 kg compared to 1890 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda CX-60 offers a bit more room – 570 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-60 performs a bit better – up to 1726 L, which is about 216 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, Mazda CX-60 a bit takes the win – 612 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 3 Series Touring shows itself to be has the upper hand 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.

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3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

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

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-60

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The Mazda CX-60 pairs sculpted, understated looks with poised handling and a cabin that punches above its class, making long drives feel unexpectedly civilized. For buyers who want a premium feel without the showroom swagger, it's the sort of car that earns respect quietly — and still manages a wink when you push on.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
Mazda CX-60
3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press
CX-60 @ Mazda Motor Corporation

Costs and Consumption

Price
41100 - 131100 £
Price
41900 - 56800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 5.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
64 km
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 238 g/km
co2
31 - 139 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
Curb weight
1890 - 2055 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
4713 - 4801 mm
Length
4745 mm
Width
1827 - 1918 mm
Width
1890 mm
Height
1440 - 1448 mm
Height
1680 - 1688 mm
Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
1726 L
Payload
405 - 520 kg
Payload
581 - 612 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 550 HP
Power HP
200 - 327 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 219 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
450 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 405 kW
Power kW
147 - 241 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
2488 - 3283 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mazda
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.