BMW 3 Series Touring vs VW Tayron – Performance, range & efficiency 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.

VW Tayron has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39000 £, while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 2079 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tayron manages with 0.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 0.90 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

As for range, the VW Tayron performs distinct better – achieving up to 126 km, about 29 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

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: the BMW 3 Series Touring pulls convincingly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 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 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.

All in all, the VW Tayron shows itself to be performs better in key areas and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.