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BMW 3 Series Touring vs VW Tayron - Differences and prices compared

Q: How powerful is the BMW 3 Series Touring's engine?

The BMW 3 Series Touring reaches a peak output of 550 HP, depending on the model.

Q: What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 3 Series Touring according to the manufacturer?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 2.50 L.

Q: What is the electric driving range of the BMW 3 Series Touring?

According to WLTP, the BMW 3 Series Touring can travel up to 97 km on a single charge.

Q: What is the battery capacity of the BMW 3 Series Touring?

The battery offers a capacity of 19.50 kWh.

Q: How fast can the BMW 3 Series Touring go?

Depending on the model, top speed is 300 km/h.

Q: What are the dimensions of the BMW 3 Series Touring?

The BMW 3 Series Touring measures 4713 mm long, 1827 mm wide and 1440 mm high.

Q: What drivetrain options does the VW Tayron have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower of the VW Tayron?

Up to 272 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Q: What are the consumption figures for the VW Tayron in liters per 100 km?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 1.50 L.

Compare performance (550 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 39600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or VW Tayron?

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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.

VW Tayron has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39600 £, while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 1445 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tayron manages with 1.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.50 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

As for range, the VW Tayron performs distinct better – achieving up to 123 km, about 26 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

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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 edge – offering 550 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 278 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the VW Tayron takes 6.10 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs to a small extent better – reaching 300 km/h, while the VW Tayron tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls convincingly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.

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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.

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In curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is minimal lighter – 1650 kg compared to 1682 kg. The difference is around 32 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tayron offers decisively more room – 885 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 385 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tayron performs noticeable better – up to 2090 L, which is about 580 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, VW Tayron slight takes the win – 566 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 3 Series Touring shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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BMW 3 Series Touring

Price : 41100 - 131100 £
Body Type : Estate
Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 150 - 550 HP
Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.5 L
Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
Battery Capacity : 19.50 kWh
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 3.5 - 8.8 s
Model Year : 2024 - 2025
Max Speed : 213 - 300 km/h
Torque : 250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4 - 6
Doors : 5
Model : 3er-Reihe
Modell : 318d Touring, 320d Touring, M340d Touring, 318i Touring, 320i Touring, M3 CS Touring, M3 Competition Touring, 330i Touring, 330d Touring, M340i Touring, 330e Touring
CO2 Efficiency Class : D, E, F, G, B
Trim Level : M Sportpaket Pro Steptronic, M Sportpaket Steptronic, Steptronic, xDrive Steptronic, xDrive Steptronic Sport, M Sportpaket Pro xDrive Steptronic, M Sportpaket xDrive Steptronic, M xDrive Steptronic, M Sportpaket Pro xDrive Steptronic Sport
Power kW : 110 - 405 kW
co2 : 57 - 238 g/km
Engine capacity : 1995 - 2998 cm3
Curb weight : 1650 - 2025 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 40 - 59 L
Trunk capacity : 410 - 500 L
Length : 4713 - 4801 mm
Width : 1827 - 1918 mm
Height : 1440 - 1448 mm
Brand : BMW
Max trunk capacity : 1420 - 1510 L
Payload : 405 - 520 kg

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Costs and Consumption
Price 41100 - 131100 £	Price 39600 - 53300 £
Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 10.5 L	Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 8.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range 91 - 97 km	Electric Range 116 - 123 km
Battery Capacity 19.50 kWh	Battery Capacity 19.70 kWh
co2 57 - 238 g/km	co2 33 - 192 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 40 - 59 L	Fuel tank capacity 45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Estate	Body Type SUV
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1650 - 2025 kg	Curb weight 1682 - 1948 kg
Trunk capacity 410 - 500 L	Trunk capacity 705 - 885 L
Length 4713 - 4801 mm	Length 4792 mm
Width 1827 - 1918 mm	Width 1853 - 1866 mm
Height 1440 - 1448 mm	Height 1666 - 1668 mm
Max trunk capacity 1420 - 1510 L	Max trunk capacity 1915 - 2090 L
Payload 405 - 520 kg	Payload 489 - 566 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid	Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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 - 550 HP	Power HP 150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.5 - 8.8 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.1 - 9.7 s
Max Speed 213 - 300 km/h	Max Speed 204 - 240 km/h
Torque 250 - 700 Nm	Torque 250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 110 - 405 kW	Power kW 110 - 200 kW
Engine capacity 1995 - 2998 cm3	Engine capacity 1498 - 1984 cm3