Compare performance (530 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 32,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or SERES 3?
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.
SERES 3 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 32,900 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,143 £.
As for electric range, the SERES 3 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 301 km, about 204 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
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 clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 367 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the SERES 3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.
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, BMW 3 Series Touring is barely lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,765 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers significantly more boot space – 500 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 500 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries substantially more – 520 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.
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.
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.
detailsThe SERES 3 arrives as a zippy, well-equipped compact electric that puts everyday usability ahead of headline-grabbing theatrics. It’s an honest, budget-friendly choice for city commuters who want a bit of style and low running costs without a showroom ego.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
32,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
301 km
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,765 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
4,713 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,850 mm
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Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
300 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
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
163 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
120 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,020
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
SERES
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