Compare the BMW M3 vs BMW M3 Touring
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between these two high-performance models comes down to cabin space, refinement and practicality. While both come with a three-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, each model presents a slightly different ownership experience. Inside, both feature screens where the climate controls are annoying or simply not as easy to use as before. For passengers and cargo, the BMW M3 Touring has more rear headroom than the saloon, as well as a 500-litre boot that edges out the BMW M3 saloon's 480 litres and offers a squarer opening to make loading large items easier. However, the saloon holds an advantage on long journeys. Although large tyres transmit some road noise into the M3 saloon's cabin, tyre noise is worse still in the Touring, where the lack of a rear bulkhead lets sound resonate through the interior.
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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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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.
Key information
| Body type Saloons, Sports 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 480 litres (4 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 1,510 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,801 mm x 1,918 mm x 1,438 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,801 mm x 1,918 mm x 1,447 mm |
| First year tax rate £4,850 | First year tax rate £4,850 |
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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 Four 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 M3 xDrive 530 Competition M Step Auto |
| Engine size 3.0 L Petrol • 530 BHP | Engine size 3.0 L Petrol • 530 BHP |
| Body type Saloons, Sports cars | Body type Estate cars |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Four wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
| Forward gears 8 | Forward gears 8 |
| Acceleration 3.5 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 3.6 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 4 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 480 litres | Boot (seats up) 500 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 1,510 litres |
| Length 4,801 mm | Length 4,801 mm |
| Width 1,918 mm | Width 1,918 mm |
| Height 1,438 mm | Height 1,447 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.86 m | Wheelbase 2.86 m |
| Turning circle 12.6 m | Turning circle 12.6 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.