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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes A Class Saloon comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 32,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Mercedes A Class Saloon?
BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes A Class Saloon: Key differences
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 is markedly cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,336 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.
As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers barely more range – reaching up to 97 km, about 9 km more than the Mercedes A Class Saloon.
A Class Saloon
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 visibly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.
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 terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is a bit lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers visibly more boot space – 500 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries marginally more – 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 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £32,700
Mercedes A Class Saloon
BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes A Class Saloon
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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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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
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 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
88 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
16 - 184 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,796 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 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 - 530 HP
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Power HP
116 - 320 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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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 - 390 kW
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Power kW
85 - 235 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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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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