Mercedes E class 1999 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 10 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 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 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2001 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2001 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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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 | no data | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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