Compare the BMW M3 Touring vs BMW 3 Series Touring
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between these two estate cars comes down to the balance you want between everyday comfort and outright performance. As standard, both feature a curved display pairing a 12.3-inch driver's screen with a 14.9-inch infotainment setup, though you must pay extra on either model if you want adaptive cruise control. Each also comes with a three-year, unlimited-mileage warranty. The BMW M3 Touring is more powerful than the BMW 3 Series Touring, delivering serious pace alongside its estate practicality. However, the standard BMW 3 Series Touring remains the more comfortable car to live with, offering a quiet, relaxing drive for eating up motorway miles, whereas the performance-tuned setup of the M3 Touring makes it noticeably less forgiving over rougher surfaces.
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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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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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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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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 Estate cars |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,510 litres | Boot space, seats down 1,510 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,801 mm x 1,918 mm x 1,447 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,714 mm x 1,827 mm x 1,448 mm |
| Towing capacity — | Towing capacity 1,600 kg |
| First year tax rate £4,850 | First year tax rate £1,410 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 Four 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 M3 xDrive 530 Competition M Step Auto | Engine name 320i Step Auto |
| Engine size 3.0 L Petrol • 530 BHP | Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 184 BHP |
| Body type Estate cars | Body type Estate cars |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Four wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 8 | Forward gears 8 |
| Acceleration 3.6 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 7.6 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 500 litres | Boot (seats up) 500 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,510 litres | Boot (seats down) 1,510 litres |
| Length 4,801 mm | Length 4,714 mm |
| Width 1,918 mm | Width 1,827 mm |
| Height 1,447 mm | Height 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.86 m | Wheelbase 2.85 m |
| Turning circle 12.6 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.