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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Suzuki Vitara comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Suzuki Vitara?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Suzuki Vitara: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Suzuki Vitara

4.5 (10 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Suzuki Vitara is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,486 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Suzuki Vitara with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Suzuki Vitara offers significantly more range – reaching up to 426 km, about 329 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

Vitara

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 substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 346 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 Suzuki Vitara takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 307 Nm. That’s about 393 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, Suzuki Vitara is clearly lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 395 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers markedly more boot space – 500 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries moderately more – 520 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly superior 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
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
BMW 3 Series Touring
Suzuki Vitara

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Suzuki Vitara

The Suzuki Vitara is a practical compact SUV that balances a comfortable, composed ride with easy-to-live-with interior space, making it well suited for daily driving and weekend getaways. It's widely praised for reliable engineering and sensible running costs, offering straightforward value to buyers who want a no-nonsense, economical crossover.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
Suzuki Vitara

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
344 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
0 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 375 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
395 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
110 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Suzuki
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