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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Nissan X-Trail - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (550 HP vs 213 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 34000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Nissan X-Trail?

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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Nissan X-Trail

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

3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan X-Trail has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34000 £, while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 7029 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Touring manages with 2.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Nissan X-Trail with 5.70 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.

X-Trail @ Nissan Motor Corporation

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 has a clearly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 213 HP. That’s roughly 337 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 Nissan X-Trail takes 7 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs distinct better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Nissan X-Trail tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls noticeable stronger with 700 Nm compared to 525 Nm. That’s about 175 Nm difference.

3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

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.

Seats: Nissan X-Trail offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is minimal lighter – 1650 kg compared to 1668 kg. The difference is around 18 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan X-Trail offers to a small extent more room – 585 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs minimal better – up to 1510 L, which is about 86 L more than the Nissan X-Trail.

When it comes to payload, Nissan X-Trail slight takes the win – 574 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 3 Series Touring shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £41,100
3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

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
Nissan X-Trail

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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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Nissan X-Trail

5 (1 Reviews)
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The Nissan X-Trail is a roomy, no-nonsense family SUV that mixes sensible practicality with a quietly modern look, making it an easy choice for busy lives and weekend escapes. It drives with calm confidence, delivers a comfortable ride and sensible tech, and won’t demand drama while doing the everyday heavy lifting.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
Nissan X-Trail
3 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press
X-Trail @ Nissan Motor Corporation

Costs and Consumption

Price
41100 - 131100 £
Price
34000 - 50400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 238 g/km
co2
131 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
Curb weight
1668 - 1961 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
177 - 585 L
Length
4713 - 4801 mm
Length
4680 mm
Width
1827 - 1918 mm
Width
1840 mm
Height
1440 - 1448 mm
Height
1720 mm
Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
1396 - 1424 L
Payload
405 - 520 kg
Payload
432 - 574 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT, 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
163 - 213 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 200 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
300 - 525 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 405 kW
Power kW
120 - 157 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1497 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Nissan
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 and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.