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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes EQA - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (550 HP vs 292 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 44200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Mercedes EQA?

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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Mercedes EQA

5 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 3 Series Touring has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41100 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 44200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3180 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA performs convincingly better – achieving up to 561 km, about 464 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

EQA

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 292 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 6 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes EQA tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls distinct stronger with 700 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm difference.

3 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly perceptible lighter – 1650 kg compared to 2045 kg. The difference is around 395 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers evident more room – 500 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs somewhat better – up to 1510 L, which is about 190 L more than the Mercedes EQA.

When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring somewhat takes the win – 520 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 3 Series Touring proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 3 Series Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £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 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.5 L
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes EQA

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BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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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 EQA

5 (1 Reviews)
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The Mercedes EQA slips into the electric crossover ranks with the brand’s familiar luxury polish, offering a quiet, fuss-free drive that feels perfectly at home in the city or on a country escape. Inside it’s neatly finished and tech-forward, projecting grown-up refinement even if it plays things a bit safe for anyone chasing outright excitement.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes EQA

Costs and Consumption

Price
41100 - 131100 £
Price
44200 - 57400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.9 kWh
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
476 - 561 km
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
70.50 kWh
co2
57 - 238 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
Curb weight
2045 - 2115 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
4713 - 4714 mm
Length
4463 mm
Width
1827 - 1918 mm
Width
1834 mm
Height
1440 - 1448 mm
Height
1608 - 1613 mm
Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
1320 L
Payload
405 - 520 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 550 HP
Power HP
190 - 292 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
385 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 405 kW
Power kW
140 - 215 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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