BMW 3 series 1983 vs Mercedes E class 1989

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	BMW 3 series 1983 - 1991	Mercedes E class 1989 - 1993
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Engines:	1.6 - 2.7	2.0 - 5.0
Performance
Power:	86 - 170 HP	75 - 326 HP
Torque:	140 - 230 NM	126 - 480 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	8.3 - 18 seconds	6.1 - 20.4 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	6.9 - 10.0	6.7 - 13.5
	BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions
Length:	4.32 m	4.74 m
Width:	1.64 m	1.74 m
Height:	1.38 m	1.43 m
	BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 42 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 10 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	425 litres	no data
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	425 litres	no data
Turning diameter:	11 meters	12.1 meters
	The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):	~ 1`610	~ 1`804

Safety:	no data	no data
Quality:	no data	high
Average price (€):	4600	3600
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has lower fuel consumption better manoeuvrability	Mercedes E klase has lower price
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BMW 3 series 1983 vs Mercedes E class 1989

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions