Mercedes E class engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
8.1
Real fuel consumption:
10.6 l/100km
9.2 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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 litres
440 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
520 litres
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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 meters
10 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.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better
