Mercedes E class 2016 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: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (Mercedes E class) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (BMW X3), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW X3, but torque is 10 NM less than BMW X3. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 67 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| BMW X3 2014 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW X3 2014 2.0 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: | 450 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes E class has 100 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. This could mean that the Mercedes E class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 130 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`565 | 2`320 | |
| 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 60 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 26 800 | 19 600 | |
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