BMW 3 Series alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the BMW 3 Series, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the BMW 3 Series and are good next research steps.

from $57,900

Audi S5 Sportback

Price : 57,900 - 64,500 $
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 349 HP
FuelEconomy City : 20 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 29 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 369 lb-ft
Model : S5 Sportback
Modell : Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro, Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro, Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro
Trim Level : Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro, Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro, Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro
Engine Displacement : 3 L
Curb weight : 3,924 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 15.3 gal
Length : 187.2 in.
Width : 72.6 in.
Height : 54 in.
Brand : Audi

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Quick data check: Audi S5 Sportback

markedly cheaper
only slightly more power
markedly more efficient
barely lighter

from $33,000

Acura Integra

Price : 33,000 - 52,900 $
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic, Manual
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Power HP : 200 - 320 HP
FuelEconomy City : 21 - 30 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 28 - 37 MPG
Seats : 4 - 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 192 - 310 lb-ft
Model : Integra
Modell : CVT w/A-Spec Package, CVT w/A-Spec Technology Package, Manual w/A-Spec Technology Package, CVT, Type S Manual
Trim Level : CVT w/A-Spec Package, CVT w/A-Spec Technology Package, Manual w/A-Spec Technology Package, CVT, Type S Manual
Engine Displacement : 1.5 - 2 L
Curb weight : 3,073 - 3,219 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 12.4 gal
Length : 185.8 - 186 in.
Width : 72 - 74.8 in.
Height : 55 in.
Brand : Acura

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Quick data check: Acura Integra

slightly more power
markedly cheaper
only slightly more efficient
a bit lighter

from $42,000

Audi A4 Sedan

Price : 42,000 - 51,300 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type :
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 201 - 261 HP
FuelEconomy City : 23 - 26 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 32 - 36 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 236 - 273 lb-ft
Model : A4 Sedan
Modell : Premium 40 TFSI quattro, Prestige 40 TFSI quattro, Premium Plus 40 TFSI quattro, S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro, S line Prestige 45 TFSI quattro, S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro
Trim Level : Premium 40 TFSI quattro, Prestige 40 TFSI quattro, Premium Plus 40 TFSI quattro, S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro, S line Prestige 45 TFSI quattro, S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,638 - 3,682 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 15.3 gal
Trunk Volume : 12 cu. ft.
Length : 187.5 in.
Width : 72.7 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : Audi

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Quick data check: Audi A4 Sedan

noticeably more power
very slightly more efficient
markedly more trunk space
very slightly cheaper
marginally lighter

from $74,400

Audi Q8

Price : 74,400 - 82,500 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type :
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 335 HP
FuelEconomy City : 17 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 23 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 369 lb-ft
Model : Q8
Modell : Premium 55 TFSI quattro, Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro, Prestige 55 TFSI quattro
Trim Level : Premium 55 TFSI quattro, Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro, Prestige 55 TFSI quattro
Engine Displacement : 3 L
Curb weight : 5,027 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 22.5 gal
Length : 196.6 in.
Width : 78.5 in.
Height : 67 in.
Brand : Audi

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Quick data check: Audi Q8

considerably cheaper
a bit more power
markedly more efficient
noticeably lighter

from $58,400

Audi SQ5

Price : 58,400 - 66,500 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 349 HP
FuelEconomy City : 19 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 24 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 369 lb-ft
Model : SQ5
Modell : Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro, Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro, Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro
Trim Level : Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro, Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro, Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro
Engine Displacement : 3 L
Curb weight : 4,288 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 18.5 gal
Length : 184.3 in.
Width : 74.5 in.
Height : 65 in.
Brand : Audi

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Quick data check: Audi SQ5

markedly cheaper
marginally more power
noticeably more efficient
somewhat lighter

from $39,600

BMW 2 Series

Price : 39,600 - 52,600 $
Body Type : Coupe
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Rear Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 255 - 382 HP
FuelEconomy City : 22 - 26 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 32 - 35 MPG
Seats : 4
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 295 - 369 lb-ft
Model : 2 Series
Modell : M240i Coupe, 230i Coupe, 230i xDrive Coupe, M240i xDrive Coupe
Trim Level : M240i Coupe, 230i Coupe, 230i xDrive Coupe, M240i xDrive Coupe
Engine Displacement : 2 - 3 L
Curb weight : 3,519 - 3,871 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13.7 gal
Trunk Volume : 10 cu. ft.
Length : 179 - 179.4 in.
Width : 72.4 in.
Height : 54 - 55 in.
Brand : BMW

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Quick data check: BMW 2 Series

very slightly more power
only slightly more efficient
substantially more trunk space
slightly cheaper
marginally lighter

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