BMW 3 series 1983 vs Mercedes E class 1989

	BMW 3 series 1983 - 1987	Mercedes E class 1989 - 1990
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	1.8 Petrol	2.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:	105 HP	105 HP
Torque:	145 NM	160 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	13 seconds	n/a seconds
	BMW 3 series and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes E class.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	8.0	no data
Fuel tank capacity:	55 litres	70 litres
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	1.49 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 11 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	425 litres	no data
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	425 litres	no data
Turning diameter:	10 meters	11.2 meters
	The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.2 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`500	1`500

Safety:	no data	no data
Quality:	no data	high
Average price (€):	4600	3600
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has better manoeuvrability	Mercedes E klase has lower price
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