BMW 3 series 2003 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 8 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 25 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 6.4 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes E klase 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.51 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 42 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 9 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1950 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 285 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| 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`920 | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 545 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 11 000 | |
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