BMW 3 series 1985 vs Mercedes E class 1989

	BMW 3 series 1985 - 1987	Mercedes E class 1989 - 1990
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.0 Petrol	2.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:	129 HP	105 HP
Torque:	174 NM	160 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	10 seconds	13 seconds
	BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 24 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	8.9	8.6
	BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:	55 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	610 km in combined cycle	810 km in combined cycle
	Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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`570	1`500

Safety:	no data	no data
Quality:	no data	high
Average price (€):	4600	3600
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has more power more dynamic better manoeuvrability	Mercedes E klase has more full fuel tank mileage lower price
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BMW 3 series 1985 vs Mercedes E class 1989

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions