BMW 3 series 1991 vs Mercedes E class 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 32 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 630'000 km | |
| 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: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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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 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 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`790 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2800 | |
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