Mercedes E class 1995 vs BMW 3 series 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 9.9 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, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 37 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | 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 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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