Mercedes E class 1996 vs BMW 3 series 1998

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Mercedes E class
1996 - 1999
BMW 3 series
1998 - 2001
Body: Estate car / wagonSedan
The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 2.0 - 5.41.9 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 113 - 354 HP105 - 231 HP
Torque: 170 - 530 NM165 - 390 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.9 - 16.6 seconds6.5 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.7 - 13.65.7 - 10.0
Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.47 m
Width: 1.80 m1.74 m
Height: 1.49 m1.42 m
Mercedes E class is larger.
Mercedes E class is 35 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 600 litres440 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1975 litresno data
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity.
Mercedes E class has 160 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`225~ 1`936
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

low
Average price (€): 32002000
Rating in user reviews: 9.0/10 7.5/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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