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BMW 3 Series Touring 330i
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BMW 3 Series Touring 330i
Car A
BMW 3 Series Touring 330i
The BMW 3 Series Touring 330i is a gasoline FWD wagon that blends family-ready space with efficient performance. Strong consumption and safety rankings plus a 500-liter cargo area make it a solid pick for growing families and road trips at good value for its segment.
5 seatsWagonGasoline5-star safety6.5 L/100km
BMW X3 sDrive30i
Car B
BMW X3 sDrive30i
A well-rounded RWD SUV that balances family practicality and efficiency with confident everyday performance. Strong reliability and safety signals make it an easy pick for growing families and road trips.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety252 hp
Why compared different body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatsdifferent segmentsimilar price

Usage fit

Family 70 / 75
City 42 / 44
Budget / value 58 / 58
Road trip 56 / 57
Performance 28 / 34
Cargo 38 / 38
Practical 55 / 55
Premium 49 / 49
Winter 32 / 44

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 3 Series Touring 330i · Orange = BMW X3 sDrive30i

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 3 Series Touring 330i BMW X3 sDrive30i
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

BMW 3 Series Touring 330i

  • Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km, helping keep running costs in check
  • 500-liter trunk and five seats suit daily family needs and weekend luggage
  • 0–100 km/h in 5.8 s supports confident overtakes and merging
  • Around 45,000 pricing offers good value in its segment

BMW X3 sDrive30i

  • Reliability and safety rank highly for stress-free family use
  • Efficient for its class at 8 L/100 km, helpful for commuting and trips
  • Practical 5-seat layout with a usable 550 L cargo area
  • Good value in its segment around 45,000

Verdict

Pick BMW 3 Series Touring 330i if…
Best fuel economy
BMW 3 Series Touring 330i uses 6.5 L/100km vs 8.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW X3 sDrive30i if…
More power
BMW X3 sDrive30i puts out 252 hp vs 245 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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