BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 45 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.0
8.6
BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
810 km in combined cycle
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 31 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 10 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
435 litres
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1200 litres
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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.
