A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
M3 Touring
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
M3 Touring
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Model Introduced Year
2022
Not Available
Generation
G81 five-door performance wagon with the M3 Competition powertrain and a separate body identity from the M3 Sedan.
Current local listing
Facelift History
Current G81-generation South African M3 Competition Touring in all-wheel-drive form.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Wagon
Van
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Premium Wagon
Van
Vehicle Type
Car
Van
Tare Mass Kg
-
1362 kg
Spec
M3 Touring
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Length
4801 mm
-
Width
1903 mm
-
Height
1446 mm
-
Wheelbase
2857 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
201 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 l
-
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
-
Kerb Weight
1940 kg
1362 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2370 kg
-
Payload Capacity
505 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
-
Front Headroom
996 mm
-
Rear Headroom
952 mm
-
Front Legroom
1041 mm
-
Rear Legroom
894 mm
-
Spec
M3 Touring
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Engine
BMW turbocharged engine
Petrol
Engine Code
B48
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
390 kW
81 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
650 Nm @ 2750-5730 rpm
200 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
280 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
3.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
59.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
146.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
M3 Touring
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
AWD
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
Spec
M3 Touring
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
15.2 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
12.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
17.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
15.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
59
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Applicable
Spec
M3 Touring
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
M3 Touring
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear sonar
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear sonar
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Parking Assist Plus
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
M3 Touring
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Seat Material
Leather 'Merino', with extended contents , Kyalami Orange/Black
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
M Sport seats
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
M3 Touring
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Standard
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
6.6
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
M3 Touring
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Infotainment System
Widescreen Display
9-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
6
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
USB2 plus rear 15W charge
Infotainment Screen
14.9
Not Available
Touchscreen
14.9
Not Available
Spec
M3 Touring
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
BMW Individual roof rails high-gloss Shadow Line
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Led Taillights
-
Yes
Spec
M3 Touring
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
M3 Touring
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
Not Available
Front Brake Type
M Compound brake, red high-gloss
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
M Compound brake, red high-gloss
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19"/20" M forged wheels Double-spoke style 826 M Bicolour Black / MT
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Spec
M3 Touring
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
M3 Touring
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
CO2 Emissions
237 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
M3 Touring
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
3 years / 55 000 km
Spec
M3 Touring
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Ownership Role
Enthusiast and executive
South Africa market model
Price Zar
2210000 ZAR
296999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
base
Starting Price
2210000
296999
Starting Price Zar
2210000
296999
Spec
M3 Touring
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Warranty
Yes
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
Yes
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This M3 Touring and XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: M3 Touring 100 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 35.
Efficiency index: M3 Touring 47 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 60.
Safety-equipment index: M3 Touring 92 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 27.
Practicality index: M3 Touring 62 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 50.
Ownership-cover index: M3 Touring not separately scored vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
M3 Touring leads by 35 points
M3 Touring has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
M3 Touring
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
62/100
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
27/100
Practicality
50/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW M3 Touring
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 42 pts for XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, M3 Touring leads. However, XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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