BMW 3 Series Touring vs VW Arteon – Differences & prices compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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.

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: the BMW 3 Series Touring manages with 0.90 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.10 L. The difference is about 4.20 L per 100 km.

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 clearly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 230 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.90 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs slightly better – reaching 300 km/h, while the VW Arteon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 700 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm difference.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the 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.

Our conclusion: The BMW 3 Series Touring proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BMW 3 Series Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.