Mercedes E class 1999 vs BMW 3 series 2001

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Mercedes E class
1999 - 2002
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 2.0 - 5.41.8 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 115 - 354 HP105 - 231 HP
Torque: 190 - 530 NM165 - 410 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.7 - 12.5 seconds6.5 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.2 - 12.35.5 - 11.0
Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.47 m
Width: 1.80 m1.74 m
Height: 1.44 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 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 520 litres440 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
520 litresno data
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity.
Mercedes E class has 80 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`100~ 1`964
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 20002800
Rating in user reviews: 8.3/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • better manoeuvrability
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