BMW 3 series 1991 vs Mercedes E class 1989
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
BMW 3 series
1991 - 1998
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BMW 316i | 99 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 316i | 100 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 316i | 102 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 316i | 102 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318i | 113 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318i | 113 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318i | 115 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318i | 115 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318is | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318is | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318tds | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 320i | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 320i | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 323i | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 323i | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 325i | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325i | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 325td | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 325td | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 325tds | 143 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 325tds | 143 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 328i | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 328i | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318is | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318is | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes E class
1989 - 1993
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Mercedes 200 | 105 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes 200 | 105 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes 200 D | 75 HP | Diesel | Manual
Mercedes 200 D | 75 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes 200 E | 118 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes 200 E | 118 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes 200 E | 136 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes 200 E | 136 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes 220 E | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes 220 E | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes 230 E | 132 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes 230 E | 132 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes 250 D | 94 HP | Diesel | Manual
Mercedes 250 D | 94 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes 250 D Turbo | 126 HP | Diesel | Manual
Mercedes 250 D Turbo | 126 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes 260 E | 160 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes 260 E | 160 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes 260 E 4Matic | 160 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes 280 E | 197 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes 280 E | 197 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes 300 D | 113 HP | Diesel | Manual
Mercedes 300 D | 113 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes 300 D Turbo | 147 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes 300 D Turbo 4Matic | 147 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes 300 E | 180 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes 300 E | 180 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes 300 E 4Matic | 180 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes 300 E-24 | 220 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes 300 E-24 | 220 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes 320 E | 220 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes 320 E | 220 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes 400 E | 279 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes 500 E | 326 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD) Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 3 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes E class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
1.6 - 2.8 2.0 - 5.0
Performance
Power:
90 - 193 HP 75 - 326 HP
Torque:
141 - 280 NM 126 - 480 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.3 - 15 seconds 6.1 - 20.4 seconds
Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5 - 10.0 6.7 - 13.5
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, a BMW 3 series with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a Mercedes E class. select the car version ! Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption " to learn more about fuel economy.
Dimensions
Length:
4.43 m 4.74 m
Width:
1.70 m 1.74 m
Height:
1.39 m 1.43 m
BMW 3 series is smaller.
Trunk capacity:
435 litres no data
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
1200 litres no data
Turning diameter:
10 meters 12.1 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 2.1 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`755 ~ 1`804
Safety:
no data
Quality:
low high
Average price (€):
2400 2800
Pros and Cons:
BMW 3 sērija has
lower fuel consumption better manoeuvrability lower price
Mercedes E klase has
available with 4x4 drive fewer faults
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