Compare the BMW 3 Series Touring vs BMW 3 Series
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between the BMW 3 Series saloon and the BMW 3 Series Touring largely comes down to your practical needs, as both share many core traits. In the cabin, each model places the climate controls on the screen rather than keeping separate physical buttons. In the back, both feature rear doors that open wide, leaving enough space to fit a bulky rear-facing child seat without shifting the front seats forward. On the road, opting for M Sport trim in either car means stiffer suspension or lowered ride height that can leave the ride unsettled or a bit uncomfortable over broken or urban surfaces. Finally, if you consider the 330e plug-in hybrid version of either car, you will find that you lose luggage space to the hybrid battery pack.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Tow hitch
A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Tow hitch
A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.
Key information
| Body type Estate cars | Body type Saloons |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 480 litres (4 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,510 litres | Boot space, seats down — |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,714 mm x 1,827 mm x 1,448 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,714 mm x 1,827 mm x 1,446 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,600 kg | Towing capacity 1,600 kg |
| First year tax rate £1,410 | First year tax rate £560 Best |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 320i Step Auto | Engine name 320i Step Auto |
| Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 184 BHP | Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 184 BHP |
| Body type Estate cars | Body type Saloons |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 8 | Forward gears 8 |
| Acceleration 7.6 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 7.4 s (0-60 mph) Best |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 4 |
| Boot (seats up) 500 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 480 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,510 litres | Boot (seats down) — |
| Length 4,714 mm | Length 4,714 mm |
| Width 1,827 mm | Width 1,827 mm |
| Height 1,448 mm | Height 1,446 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.85 m | Wheelbase 2.85 m |
| Turning circle 12.0 m | Turning circle 12.0 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.