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BMW 3 Series Touring vs MG MG3 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 15,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or MG MG3?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs MG MG3: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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MG MG3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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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:

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.

MG MG3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,637 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the MG MG3 with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

MG3

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 substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 336 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the MG MG3 takes 8 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 552 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, MG MG3 is visibly lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 413 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers considerably more boot space – 500 L compared to 293 L. That’s a difference of about 207 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries slightly more – 520 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is decisively ahead 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
100 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
293 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
373 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
148 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
MG
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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