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Hyundai Nexo vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or BMW 3 Series Touring?

Hyundai Nexo vs BMW 3 Series Touring: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

  • barely more trunk space
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BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Nexo

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 3 Series Touring is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,857 £.

3 Series Touring

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 Touring offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 326 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Hyundai Nexo takes 7.8 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

Nexo

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 Touring is somewhat lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 305 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Nexo offers barely more boot space – 510 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries only slightly more – 520 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is decisively ahead 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
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Hyundai Nexo

Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the fuss.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 kg
Payload
430 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
BMW
Is the Hyundai Nexo offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai Nexo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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