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BMW X3 vs Fiat 600 comparison

Compare performance (398 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Fiat 600?

BMW X3 vs Fiat 600: Key differences

BMW X3

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat 600 is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the BMW X3 costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,694 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X3 uses 2.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Fiat 600 with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 600 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 409 km, about 321 km more than the BMW X3.

600

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 X3 offers significantly more power – delivering 398 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 242 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X3 delivers clearly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 410 Nm more.

X3

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 terms of curb weight, Fiat 600 is significantly lighter – 1,265 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 665 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X3 offers noticeably more boot space – 570 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X3 carries only slightly more – 570 kg compared to 517 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X3 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £51,700
X3

BMW X3

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 398 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
BMW X3
Fiat 600

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW X3

The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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Fiat 600

The Fiat 600 is small, cheeky and utterly charming, a pocket-sized Italian that packs more personality than its size suggests. Ideal for city buyers who want fuss-free motoring with a playful driving character, it puts smiles ahead of spreadsheets.

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BMW X3
Fiat 600

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 73,000 £
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
409 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
1,265 - 1,595 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,779 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
570 kg
Payload
427 - 517 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Fiat
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