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Genesis GV70 vs BMW 3 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 39,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis GV70 or BMW 3 Series Saloon?

Genesis GV70 vs BMW 3 Series Saloon: Key differences

Genesis GV70

  • clearly more electric range
  • only slightly more trunk space

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

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

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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.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is substantially cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Genesis GV70 costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,243 £.

As for electric range, the Genesis GV70 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 378 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

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 very slightly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Genesis GV70 takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 700 Nm.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 760 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV70 offers only slightly more boot space – 503 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 23 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV70 carries only slightly more – 515 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV70 holds a solid overall lead 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 £59,200
GV70

Genesis GV70

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 479 km
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The Genesis GV70 pairs coupe-like styling with a sumptuous, high-quality interior that feels more like a bespoke lounge than a typical compact crossover. It drives with composure and poise, offering a supremely comfortable daily companion that quietly challenges established luxury names while giving buyers plenty of premium kit for the money.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
59,200 - 64,500 £
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
54 - 227 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
503 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Length
-
Length
4,713 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
-
Height
1,440 - 1,446 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 kg
Payload
405 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Genesis
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Genesis GV70?

The Genesis GV70 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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