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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Porsche Boxster comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Porsche Boxster?
BMW 3 Series Touring vs Porsche Boxster: 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.
BMW 3 Series Touring is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Porsche Boxster costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 94,971 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Porsche Boxster with 12.7 L/100km. The difference is about 10.2 L/100km.
Boxster
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 very slightly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 500 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Boxster is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the BMW 3 Series Touring takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers noticeably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 250 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.
Seats: BMW 3 Series Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Porsche Boxster is slightly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers considerably more boot space – 500 L compared to 122 L. That’s a difference of about 378 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries clearly more – 520 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 250 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring stands well ahead of its rival 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
BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring
Porsche Boxster
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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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Porsche Boxster
The Porsche Boxster epitomizes the essence of a pure, open-top driving experience with its mid-engine roadster design. Known for its agile handling and dynamic performance, the Boxster seamlessly blends luxury with thrilling precision on the road. Its unmistakable styling and superior engineering continue to captivate automotive enthusiasts who crave a visceral connection to the art of driving.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
Porsche Boxster
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
136,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.7 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
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
288 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
2
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
122 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,418 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,822 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,252 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
270 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
Petrol
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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
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
500 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
308 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
450 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
368 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
3,996 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Porsche
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