BMW 3 Series VS Mercedes-Benz E-Class Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage

Heard good things about both BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class from different people? That is because both are genuinely decent cars. The difference is in specific areas – scroll down, check the highlights table and spot where they actually differ.

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Specification	BMW 3 Series	Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Price (Ex-Showroom)	₹72.85 Lakh	₹80.00 Lakh
Engine	2998 cc	1999 cc
Max Power	374bhp@5500-6500rpm	201bhp@5800rpm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Transmission	8-Speed Steptronic Automatic	9-Speed Automatic
Mileage (ARAI)	13.02 kmpl	15 kmpl
Seating Capacity	5 Seater	5 Seater
Body Type	Sedan	Sedan

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BMW 3 Series

M340i 50 Jahre Edition ▾

₹72.85 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

E 200 ▾

₹80.00 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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BMW 3 Series · M340i 50 Jahre Edition

72.85 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹119,570/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class · E 200

80.00 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹131,306/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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⊞ Engine & Transmission 9 ▲

Engine	2998 cc	1999 cc
Engine Type	6 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder	4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage (ARAI)	13.02 kmpl	15 kmpl
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	374bhp@5500-6500rpm	201bhp@5800rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500Nm@1900-5000rpm	320Nm@1600-4000rpm
Emission Standard	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Drivetrain	4WD	AWD
Transmission	8-Speed Steptronic Automatic	9-Speed Automatic

⊞ Dimensions 2 ▲

Length Width Height	4709 mm × 1827 mm × 1442 mm	4949 mm × 1880 mm × 1468 mm
Wheelbase	2651 mm	2961 mm

⊞ Capacity 2 ▲

Seating Capacity	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	59 Litres	66 Litres

⊞ Suspension & Tyres 7 ▲

Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	—
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	—
Additional Steering Features	—	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering	Yes	Electric
Tyres	F225/40R19, R255/35R19 Run flat Radial	Radial Tubeless
Front Brake Type	ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc

⊞ Exterior 8 ▲

Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Spoiler	Yes	—
Roof Rails	Yes	—
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Yes	—

⊞ Safety 5 ▲

ADAS	Blind Spot Monitor	Forward Collision Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Collision-avoidance Assist
NCAP Rating	global ncap safety rating: 5 Star	—
Airbags	6	8
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes

⊞ Comfort 10 ▲

Air Conditioner	Yes (with Rear Vents)	Yes (with Rear Vents)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Assist	360° Camera	360° Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Powered Adjustment	Powered Adjustment
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Drive Modes	ECO \| CITY \| SPORT	—
Charging Ports	Yes	Yes

⊞ Braking 7 ▲

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes

⊞ Security 3 ▲

Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

⊞ Windows & Mirrors 5 ▲

Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	—	Powered & Folding
Rain-sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Rear Wiper	—	Yes
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes

⊞ Entertainment 7 ▲

Infotainment Screen	Yes	Yes
Audio System	16 Front & Rear	Front & Rear
USB Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
GPS Navigation System	—	Yes
Wireless Charger	Yes	Yes

⊞ Seats & Upholstery 3 ▲

Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	—

Colours

🎨 Colours ▲

Available Colours

Tanzanite Blue Metallic

Dravit Grey Metallic

Nautik Blue Metallic

Verde Sliver Metallic

Obsidian Black Metallic

High Tech Sliver Metallic

Polar White

Graphite Grey Metallic

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M340i 50 Jahre Edition

72.85 Lakh Ex-showroom

EMI: ₹1.20L/mo · 20% down · 5yr

13.02 kmpl automatic Petrol

Key Features

Sunroof
ADAS
6 Airbags
Wireless Charger
CarPlay / Android Auto

M340i xDrive

75.40 Lakh Ex-showroom

EMI: ₹1.24L/mo · 20% down · 5yr

13.02 kmpl automatic Petrol

Key Features

6 Airbags
Wireless Charger
CarPlay / Android Auto
Push Button Start
Cruise Control

BMW 3 Series comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	BMW 3 Series Rs. 72.85 Lakh - 75.40 Lakh Ex-Showroom	BMW 5 Series Rs. 74.80 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	BMW i4 Rs. 72.50 Lakh - 77.50 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rs. 59.90 Lakh - 65.60 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz E-Class Rs. 80.00 Lakh - 93.50 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric Rs. 56.50 Lakh - 64.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	8	Automatic	1	9 / Automatic	9 / Automatic	Automatic
Engine	2998 cc	1998 cc	-	1496 cc - 1993 cc	1999 cc - 1993 cc	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Electric	Petrol / Diesel	Petrol / Diesel	Electric
Max Power	374 bhp - 368.78 bhp	255 bhp	335.25 bhp	201.15 bhp - 197.13 bhp	201 bhp - 194 bhp	221.26 bhp - 268.20 bhp
Mileage	13.02 kmpl	15.7 kmpl	-	15 - 23 kmpl	12 - 15 kmpl	-
Boot Space	480 Litres	-	470 Litres	455 Litres	-	405 Litres
Airbags	6	8	8	7	8	7

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E 200

80.00 Lakh Ex-showroom

EMI: ₹1.31L/mo · 20% down · 5yr

15 kmpl automatic Petrol

Key Features

Sunroof
ADAS
8 Airbags
Wireless Charger
CarPlay / Android Auto

E 220d

82.00 Lakh Ex-showroom

EMI: ₹1.35L/mo · 20% down · 5yr

15 kmpl automatic Diesel

Key Features

Sunroof
ADAS
8 Airbags
Wireless Charger
CarPlay / Android Auto

Celebration Edition

82.70 Lakh Ex-showroom

EMI: ₹1.36L/mo · 20% down · 5yr

12 kmpl automatic Petrol

Key Features

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E 450

93.50 Lakh Ex-showroom

EMI: ₹1.53L/mo · 20% down · 5yr

12 kmpl automatic Petrol

Key Features

Sunroof
ADAS
8 Airbags
Wireless Charger
CarPlay / Android Auto

Mercedes-Benz E-Class comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Mercedes-Benz E-Class Rs. 80.00 Lakh - 93.50 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Rs. 94.05 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	BMW i4 Rs. 72.50 Lakh - 77.50 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	BMW 5 Series Rs. 74.80 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	BMW 3 Series Rs. 72.85 Lakh - 75.40 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rs. 59.90 Lakh - 65.60 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	9 / Automatic	9	1	Automatic	8	9 / Automatic
Engine	1999 cc - 1993 cc	1991 cc	-	1998 cc	2998 cc	1496 cc - 1993 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol / Diesel	Petrol	Electric	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol / Diesel
Max Power	201 bhp - 194 bhp	402.30 bhp	335.25 bhp	255 bhp	374 bhp - 368.78 bhp	201.15 bhp - 197.13 bhp
Mileage	12 - 15 kmpl	10 kmpl	-	15.7 kmpl	13.02 kmpl	15 - 23 kmpl
Boot Space	-	435 Litres	470 Litres	-	480 Litres	455 Litres
Airbags	8	7	8	8	6	7