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VW Amarok vs BMW 3 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 39,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Amarok or BMW 3 Series Saloon?

VW Amarok vs BMW 3 Series Saloon: Key differences

VW Amarok

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BMW 3 Series Saloon

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

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

Amarok

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 3 Series Saloon is only slightly cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,295 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.2 L/100km.

3 Series Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 290 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 VW Amarok takes 8.8 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers a bit more torque with 700 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Amarok

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 significantly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 687 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries significantly more – 983 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 488 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 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
-
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
226 - 270 g/km
co2
54 - 227 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Length
5,350 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
883 - 983 kg
Payload
405 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 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
VW
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the VW Amarok?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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