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Ford Mustang Coupe vs BMW 3 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 39,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or BMW 3 Series Saloon?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs BMW 3 Series Saloon: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

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BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • markedly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mustang Coupe

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 markedly cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Ford Mustang Coupe costs 51,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,829 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 9.6 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 moderately more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 453 HP. That’s roughly 77 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Ford Mustang Coupe takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

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.

Seats: BMW 3 Series Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is moderately lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,808 kg. The difference is around 233 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries clearly more – 495 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 161 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
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The Ford Mustang Coupe wears its muscle on its sleeve, delivering a raw, grin-inducing driving experience that turns everyday roads into a little theater of noise and swagger. Inside it's surprisingly livable for regular use, so if you want headline-grabbing looks and a proper driver's car without pretending to be a luxury cruiser, the Mustang coupe is a very entertaining choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
54 - 227 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
327 - 334 kg
Payload
405 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 - 453 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
BMW
Is the Ford Mustang Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Mustang Coupe is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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