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BMW 3 Series Touring vs SERES 3 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (550 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 31600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or SERES 3?

BMW 3 Series Touring

SERES 3

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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.

SERES 3 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31600 £, while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 9420 £.

As for range, the SERES 3 performs decisively better – achieving up to 301 km, about 204 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

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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 has a convincingly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 387 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the SERES 3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 6.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs significantly better – reaching 300 km/h, while the SERES 3 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 145 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls decisively stronger with 700 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm difference.

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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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is barely noticeable lighter – 1650 kg compared to 1765 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers decisively more room – 500 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 500 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring significantly takes the win – 520 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 3 Series Touring shows itself to be dominates this comparison 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.

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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
SERES 3

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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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SERES 3

The 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

Price
41100 - 131100 £
Price
31600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
301 km
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 238 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
Curb weight
1765 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4713 - 4801 mm
Length
4385 mm
Width
1827 - 1918 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1440 - 1448 mm
Height
1650 mm
Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 520 kg
Payload
300 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 550 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.90 s
Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
155 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 405 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
SERES
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.