BMW 3 Series Volkswagen Touareg

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BMW 3 Series Volkswagen Touareg
Fuel (differs) Diesel Hybrid
Model years (differs) 2019-now 2018-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 52,900 € 79,990
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 73/100 70/100
Efficiency (differs) 80/100 55/100
Practicality (differs) 72/100 84/100
Value retention (differs) 70/100 n/a
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 34/100 48/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Sedan SUV
Power (hp) (differs) 190 340
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 6.9 6.1
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 235 250
Length (mm) (differs) 4713 4902
Width (mm) (differs) 1827 1984
Height (mm) (differs) 1440 1712
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1645 2035
Diesel consumption (l/100km) (differs) 4.8
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1800 3500
Boot (l) (differs) 480 810
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 9.5
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

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  • BMW 3 Series · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 segment + owner reviews + RDW recalls · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 3 Series · Efficiency: Owner-reported diesel consumption vs WLTP 4.8 l/100km, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 3 Series · Practicality: Boot 480 l + towing weight 1,800 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 3 Series · Value retention: Residual-value indication, valuation guides segment (historical average; diesel demand uncertain) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 3 Series · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure diesel + exhaust emissions + environmental-zone impact (low-emission zones EU cities), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Volkswagen Touareg · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Touareg · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 9.5 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Touareg · Practicality: Boot 810 l + towing weight 3,500 kg vs large SUV class (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Touareg · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data per trim within the facelift generation · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Touareg · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure hybrid without plug + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · 320d (G20, LCI facelift 2022)

BMW 3 Series

Rear-wheel drive D-segment sedan with the 2.0 four-cylinder turbodiesel plus 48V mild hybrid. WLTP around 4.8 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); on long distance owners report 5-5.5 l/100km (public forums, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,800 kg.

Profile · III (facelift 2024)

Volkswagen Touareg

Large SUV on the MLB-evo platform, shared with the Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne. The 2024 facelift renewed the front, the HD matrix headlights and the interior. Entry is the 3.0 V6 TSI eHybrid (mild) or the V6 TDI, with all-wheel drive (4Motion) standard. Braked towing weight 3,500 kg, ample for a caravan or horse trailer (manufacturer figure, indicative).

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