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BMW 3 Series Touring vs VW Arteon - Differences and prices compared
3 Series Touring
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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: 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
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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: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 700 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm difference.
3 Series Touring
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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.
Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .
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?
The BMW 3 Series Touring proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 3 Series Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £41,100
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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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Price
43300 - 60800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 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 - 238 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 - 4801 mm
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Length
4866 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 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
405 - 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 - 550 HP
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Power HP
150 - 320 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
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Max Speed
213 - 300 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 - 405 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 and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.