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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mazda CX-80 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 327 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 49,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Mazda CX-80?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mazda CX-80: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mazda CX-80

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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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.

BMW 3 Series Touring is noticeably cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Mazda CX-80 costs 49,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,271 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda CX-80 with 4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 97 km, about 37 km more than the Mazda CX-80.

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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 offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 327 HP. That’s roughly 203 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mazda CX-80 takes 6.8 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

3 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mazda CX-80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is visibly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 2,131 kg. The difference is around 481 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers clearly more boot space – 500 L compared to 258 L. That’s a difference of about 242 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-80 carries somewhat more – 650 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 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.

from £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 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 97 km
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Mazda CX-80

The Mazda CX-80 brings polished, near-premium styling and a cabin that feels far classier than its badge might imply. It steers with a composed, engaging character and packs the sensible practicality families want — with just enough flair to make school runs feel a little less ordinary.

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Mazda CX-80

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Price
49,300 - 61,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
60 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
91 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
2,131 - 2,240 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
258 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
649 - 650 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
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
254 - 327 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
500 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
187 - 241 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, 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.

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