Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.
Performance
Power:
150 HP
132 HP
Torque:
205 NM
198 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9 seconds
10.6 seconds
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 18 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.9
9.2
Real fuel consumption:
12.0 l/100km
9.3 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
610 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
450 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
15 years
13 years
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
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:
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.
