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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes A Class Saloon - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (550 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 32700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Mercedes A Class Saloon?
3 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Mercedes A Class Saloon has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32700 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8336 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes A Class Saloon manages with 0.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.50 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 97 km, about 9 km more than the Mercedes A Class Saloon.
A Class Saloon
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring has a clearly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 230 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon takes 4.80 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls noticeable stronger with 700 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm difference.
3 Series Touring
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, Mercedes A Class Saloon is to a small extent lighter – 1450 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers noticeable more room – 500 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.
When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring hardly perceptible takes the win – 520 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes A Class Saloon 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
Mercedes A Class Saloon
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from about £32,700
Mercedes A Class Saloon
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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Mercedes A Class Saloon
The Mercedes A‑Class Saloon blends compact practicality with premium flair, wrapping a surprisingly spacious interior in a slick, modern package that feels more grown-up than its hatchback sibling. It’s an ideal choice for city drivers who want Mercedes polish and cutting-edge tech without the ostentation of a larger saloon, and it even manages to make the daily commute feel a little bit special.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes A Class Saloon
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Price
32700 - 55900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 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
88 km
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
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co2
57 - 238 g/km
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co2
16 - 184 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 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
1650 - 2025 kg
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Curb weight
1450 - 1705 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
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Length
4713 - 4714 mm
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Length
4558 - 4570 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Width
1796 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Height
1413 - 1429 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
405 - 520 kg
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Payload
475 - 490 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
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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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
116 - 320 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
200 - 450 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
85 - 235 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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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.