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Dacia Duster vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (16,300 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Duster or BMW 3 Series Touring?

Dacia Duster vs BMW 3 Series Touring: Key differences

Dacia Duster

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Duster

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.

Dacia Duster is significantly cheaper – starting at 16,300 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,780 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Dacia Duster with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

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 offers considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 372 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.4 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

Duster

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Duster is moderately lighter – 1,377 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 273 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Dacia Duster offers barely more boot space – 517 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries somewhat more – 520 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly superior overall 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 £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 97 km
Dacia Duster
BMW 3 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Dacia Duster

The Dacia Duster is a straightforward, budget-friendly SUV that prioritizes practicality and value over flashy features. Its rugged styling and simple, roomy interior make it a sensible choice for buyers who want capable everyday transport without paying for extras they won’t use.

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BMW 3 Series Touring

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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Dacia Duster
BMW 3 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
16,300 - 24,900 £
Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
107 - 140 g/km
co2
57 - 233 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,377 - 1,559 kg
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,813 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 - 453 kg
Payload
430 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
190 - 230 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

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