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BMW 3 Series Touring vs VW Arteon comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 43300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or VW Arteon?
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.
BMW 3 Series Touring has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41100 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2224 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Touring manages with 2.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.10 L. The difference is about 2.60 L per 100 km.
Arteon
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 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 530 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.90 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 700 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, VW Arteon is minimal lighter – 1607 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Arteon offers to a small extent more room – 590 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW Arteon performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1632 L, which is about 122 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
When it comes to payload, VW Arteon minimal takes the win – 569 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 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.
BMW 3 Series Touring
VW Arteon
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BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring
4.3 (1 Reviews)
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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VW Arteon
5 (1 Reviews)
The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
VW Arteon
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41100 - 91900 £
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Price
43300 - 60800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
133 - 195 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
66 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Curb weight
1607 - 1773 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
590 L
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Length
4713 - 4714 mm
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Length
4866 mm
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Width
1827 - 1903 mm
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Width
1871 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Height
1434 - 1451 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
1632 L
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
467 - 569 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
Diesel, Petrol
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
150 - 320 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
320 - 420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
110 - 235 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1968 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
VW
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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 shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.