BMW 3 Series Saloon vs BMW 3 Series Touring

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3 Series Saloon compared with 3 Series Touring
BMW3 Series SaloonBMW3 Series Touring
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2019September 2019
Performance
PowertrainPetrol, Plug-in hybrid, Mild hybridPetrol, Plug-in hybrid, Mild hybrid
Power181–386 bhp181–386 bhp
0–62 mph4.3–7.4 s (better)4.5–7.6 s
Top speed143–155 mph143–155 mph
Engine or motors320i: 1,998 cc four-cylinder turbo petrol, 135 kW (184 hp); 330e: same engine plus an 80 kW (109 hp) motor, 215 kW (292 hp) system output; M340i xDrive and Black Edition: 2,998 cc six-cylinder turbo petrol with 48 V mild hybrid, 288 kW (392 hp) system output; bhp converted from BMW's kW figures320i: 1,998 cc four-cylinder turbo petrol, 135 kW (184 hp); 330e: same engine plus an electric motor, 215 kW (292 hp) system output; M340i xDrive: 2,998 cc six-cylinder turbo petrol with 48 V mild hybrid, 288 kW (392 hp), also sold as a Black Edition; bhp converted from BMW's kW figures
Torque300 Nm (320i), 420 Nm system (330e), 540 Nm (M340i xDrive)300 Nm (320i), 420 Nm system (330e), 540 Nm (M340i xDrive)
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic automatic8-speed automatic
DriveRear-wheel drive (320i, 330e) or xDrive all-wheel drive (M340i)Rear-wheel drive (320i, 330e) or xDrive all-wheel drive (330e xDrive, M340i xDrive)
Range and charging
Zero-emission range (WLTP)61–63 miles (better)59–60 miles
Battery19.5 kWh19.5 kWh
Economy (WLTP)40.4–353.1 mpg (better)38.7–313.9 mpg
Range detail330e WLTP electric range 59–63 miles depending on trim and equipment330e WLTP electric range 54–61 miles depending on variant and equipment; electric top speed 87 mph for the rear-wheel-drive model
Charging330e: 19.5 kWh battery; 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 2 hours 15 minutes330e: 19.5 kWh usable battery; 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 2 hours 15 minutes
EfficiencyWLTP combined: 41.5–43.5 mpg (320i), 313.9–353.1 mpg (330e, GB figures; BMW also lists 104.6–117.7 mpg for Northern Ireland), 37.7–40.4 mpg (M340i xDrive)WLTP combined: 40.4–41.5 mpg (320i), 282.5–313.9 mpg (330e, GB figures; BMW also lists 100.9–113 mpg for Northern Ireland), 36.7–38.7 mpg (M340i xDrive)
CO2 emissions147–154 g/km (320i), 19–21 g/km (330e), 159–172 g/km (M340i xDrive), WLTP combined153–159 g/km (320i), 20–22 g/km (330e), 165–176 g/km (M340i xDrive), WLTP combined
Practicality
BodySaloonEstate
Seats55
Length4,713 mm4,713 mm
Width1,827 mm1,827 mm
Boot480 litres (320i, M340i); 375 litres (330e)500 litres, 1,510 litres with the rear seats folded (320i, M340i); 410–1,420 litres (330e)
TowingUp to 1,600 kg braked (320i), 1,500 kg (330e), 1,800 kg (M340i)Up to 1,600 kg braked (320i), 1,500 kg (330e), 1,800 kg (M340i xDrive)
Size4,713 mm long (4,714 mm M340i), 1,827 mm wide (2,068 mm with mirrors), 1,440 mm high (1,446 mm 330e); 2,851 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 1,590 kg (320i), 1,910 kg (330e), 1,835 kg (M340i xDrive)4,713 mm long (4,714 mm M340i), 1,827 mm wide (2,068 mm with mirrors), 1,440 mm high (1,448 mm 330e); 2,851 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 1,660 kg (320i), 1,970 kg (330e), 1,905 kg (M340i xDrive)

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