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Ford Bronco vs BMW 3 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (335 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (58,200 £ vs 39,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Bronco or BMW 3 Series Saloon?

Ford Bronco vs BMW 3 Series Saloon: Key differences

Ford Bronco

  • somewhat more trunk space
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Bronco

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 3 Series Saloon is considerably cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Ford Bronco costs 58,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,300 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Bronco with 11.3 L/100km. The difference is about 8.9 L/100km.

3 Series Saloon

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 3 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 335 HP. That’s roughly 195 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Ford Bronco takes 6.7 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers moderately more torque with 700 Nm compared to 563 Nm. That’s about 137 Nm more.

Bronco

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, BMW 3 Series Saloon is considerably lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,289 kg. The difference is around 714 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Bronco offers somewhat more boot space – 562 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries slightly more – 495 kg compared to 411 kg. That’s a difference of about 84 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is far ahead 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 £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 96 - 101 km
Ford Bronco
BMW 3 Series Saloon

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Ford Bronco

The Ford Bronco is a go-anywhere SUV that wraps rugged off-road capability in retro looks and modern tech, promising weekend warriors a grin from first mud splash to last campfire. With removable roofs and doors, a surprisingly polished cabin for everyday life and a wide range of trims, it’s as happy tackling trails as it is turning heads on the school run — adventure with attitude.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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Ford Bronco
BMW 3 Series Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
58,200 - 60,000 £
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Consumption L/100km
11.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
257 - 288 g/km
co2
54 - 227 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,289 - 2,418 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
504 - 562 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,928 - 1,937 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
387 - 411 kg
Payload
405 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
335 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 7.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
563 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
246 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
2,694 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
BMW
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