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BMW 3 Series Touring vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or VW Arteon?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs VW Arteon: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Arteon

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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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.

BMW 3 Series Touring is very slightly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,224 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Arteon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

3 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

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, VW Arteon is barely lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers somewhat more boot space – 590 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries only slightly more – 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.

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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
-
Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
-
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
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.

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