BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 21 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 64 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.4
7.5
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
770 km in combined cycle
930 km in combined cycle
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:
10 years
16 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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.43 m
4.74 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.43 m
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
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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.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
