BMW 3 Series Saloon vs BMW 3 Series Touring
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BMW3 Series Saloon | BMW3 Series Touring | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2019 | September 2019 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Petrol, Plug-in hybrid, Mild hybrid | Petrol, Plug-in hybrid, Mild hybrid |
| Power | 181–386 bhp | 181–386 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 4.3–7.4 s (better) | 4.5–7.6 s |
| Top speed | 143–155 mph | 143–155 mph |
| Engine or motors | 320i: 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 figures | 320i: 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 |
| Torque | 300 Nm (320i), 420 Nm system (330e), 540 Nm (M340i xDrive) | 300 Nm (320i), 420 Nm system (330e), 540 Nm (M340i xDrive) |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Drive | Rear-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 |
| Battery | 19.5 kWh | 19.5 kWh |
| Economy (WLTP) | 40.4–353.1 mpg (better) | 38.7–313.9 mpg |
| Range detail | 330e WLTP electric range 59–63 miles depending on trim and equipment | 330e WLTP electric range 54–61 miles depending on variant and equipment; electric top speed 87 mph for the rear-wheel-drive model |
| Charging | 330e: 19.5 kWh battery; 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 2 hours 15 minutes | 330e: 19.5 kWh usable battery; 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 2 hours 15 minutes |
| Efficiency | WLTP 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 emissions | 147–154 g/km (320i), 19–21 g/km (330e), 159–172 g/km (M340i xDrive), WLTP combined | 153–159 g/km (320i), 20–22 g/km (330e), 165–176 g/km (M340i xDrive), WLTP combined |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Saloon | Estate |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 4,713 mm | 4,713 mm |
| Width | 1,827 mm | 1,827 mm |
| Boot | 480 litres (320i, M340i); 375 litres (330e) | 500 litres, 1,510 litres with the rear seats folded (320i, M340i); 410–1,420 litres (330e) |
| Towing | Up 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) |
| Size | 4,713 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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