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BMW 3 Series Touring vs smart #3 comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or smart #3?
BMW 3 Series Touring vs smart #3: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
3 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
BMW 3 Series Touring is barely cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the smart #3 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 934 £.
As for electric range, the smart #3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 358 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
#3
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 258 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 smart #3 takes 5.8 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 384 Nm. That’s about 316 Nm more.
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.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is marginally lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers clearly more boot space – 500 L compared to 370 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries moderately more – 520 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring is far 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
BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring
smart #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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smart #3
The Smart #3 turns the brand's cheeky city-car attitude into a grown-up compact SUV, pairing sleek styling with a surprisingly roomy, well-made interior. It's a brilliant pick for buyers who want electric ease without dullness — practical enough for daily life, but still lively enough to make parking and grocery runs feel a little fun.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
smart #3
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
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Price
42,000 £
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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
16.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
455 km
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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
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,810 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
370 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,844 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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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
450 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
384 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
200 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
2025
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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
smart
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