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:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
3.5 Petrol
3.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
272 HP
218 HP
Torque:
350 NM
250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.4 seconds
7.7 seconds
Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 54 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.6
7.9
Real fuel consumption:
11.7 l/100km
9.9 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Mercedes E class is 33 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 8 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
690 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1950 litres
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 230 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 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.
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably slightly better
