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Genesis G70 vs BMW 3 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (245 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 39,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis G70 or BMW 3 Series Saloon?

Genesis G70 vs BMW 3 Series Saloon: Key differences

Genesis G70

  • very slightly cheaper

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • visibly more trunk space

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

G70

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Genesis G70 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,388 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Genesis G70 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

3 Series Saloon

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 Saloon offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 285 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 Genesis G70 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is barely faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Genesis G70 tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

G70

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, BMW 3 Series Saloon is barely lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,727 kg. The difference is around 152 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers visibly more boot space – 480 L compared to 330 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries barely more – 495 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon 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 £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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BMW 3 Series Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
co2
170 - 206 g/km
co2
54 - 227 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
330 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Length
4,685 mm
Length
4,713 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
1,400 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,446 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
413 - 452 kg
Payload
405 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Genesis
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Genesis G70?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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