Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.
Performance
Power:
94 HP
86 HP
Torque:
158 NM
152 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
16.5 seconds
16 seconds
Mercedes E class engine produces 8 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 6 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
6.9
Real fuel consumption:
6.9 l/100km
6.6 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
980 km in combined cycle
790 km in combined cycle
1010 km with real consumption
830 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
16 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Used also on BMW 5 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets:
yes
no
The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
Dimensions
Length:
4.74 m
4.32 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.64 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.38 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 42 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
404 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
425 litres
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
10 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.2 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.
