Mercedes E class 2018 vs BMW X3 2014
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 82 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 140 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.9 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1190 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 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 BMW X3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X3 2014 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW X3 2014 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.66 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 27 cm longer than the BMW X3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`545 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 26 400 | 19 600 | |
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