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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Vauxhall Grandland comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 35,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Vauxhall Grandland?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Vauxhall Grandland: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Vauxhall Grandland

4.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • barely more trunk space
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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:

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

Vauxhall Grandland is slightly cheaper – starting at 35,600 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,443 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Vauxhall Grandland with 2.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Grandland offers considerably more range – reaching up to 694 km, about 597 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

Grandland

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 markedly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 205 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Vauxhall Grandland takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 509 Nm. That’s about 191 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is only slightly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,675 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Grandland offers barely more boot space – 550 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries very slightly more – 520 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly ahead 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.

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
BMW 3 Series Touring
Vauxhall Grandland

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Vauxhall Grandland

The Opel Grandland feels like a sensible, well-rounded SUV — neat styling, a spacious cabin and a composed ride that turns daily driving into a quietly pleasant experience. It’s a smart choice for buyers who want modern tech, good economy and a dash of German practicality without shouting for attention.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
Vauxhall Grandland

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Price
35,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
82 - 694 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,675 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
485 - 550 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,905 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
425 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Vauxhall
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