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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Renault Espace comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 200 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Renault Espace?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Renault Espace: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Renault Espace

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • markedly 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:

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.

Renault Espace is only slightly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,515 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Espace with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Espace

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 330 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Renault Espace takes 8.8 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

3 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Renault Espace offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is very slightly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,673 kg. The difference is around 23 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Espace offers markedly more boot space – 692 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 192 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Espace carries somewhat more – 581 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 61 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
37,500 - 41,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 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
110 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,673 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
212 - 692 L
Length
-
Length
4,746 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,054 - 2,224 L
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
404 - 581 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
200 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
147 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

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