BMW 3 Series VS Mercedes-Benz S-Class Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage
Papa said BMW 3 Series, friends said Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and you are caught in the middle. Classic situation. End of the day check the actual specs and numbers yourself and make your own call. The table below has everything clearly.
Key Highlights
| Specification | BMW 3 Series | Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
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| Price (Ex-Showroom) | ₹72.85 Lakh | ₹220.00 Lakh |
| Engine | 2998 cc | 2999 cc |
| Max Power | 374bhp@5500-6500rpm | 429.12bhp |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Steptronic Automatic | 9-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 13.02 kmpl | 32.3 kmpl |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater | — |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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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.
Loan Offers
Mercedes-Benz S-Class · S 450e
220.00 Lakh
Ex-Showroom Price
EMI: ₹361,091/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.
Loan Offers
Engine & Transmission
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| Engine | 2998 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Type | 6 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder | 6 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 13.02 kmpl | 32.3 kmpl |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 374bhp@5500-6500rpm | 429.12bhp |
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 500Nm@1900-5000rpm | 680Nm |
| Emission Standard | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | RWD |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Steptronic Automatic | 9-Speed Automatic |
Dimensions
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| Length *Width *Height | 4709 mm × 1827 mm × 1442 mm | 5304 mm × 1321 mm × 1503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2651 mm | — |
Capacity
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| Seating Capacity | 5 | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | 67 Litres |
Suspension & Tyres
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| Front Suspension | Multi-link suspension | Air suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link suspension | Air suspension |
| Additional Steering Features | — | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Steering | Yes | Electric |
| Tyres | F225/40R19, R255/35R19 Run flat Radial | Radial Tubeless |
| Front Brake Type | ventilated Disc | — |
| Rear Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | — |
Exterior
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| Sunroof | Panoramic | — |
| Spoiler | Yes | — |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Headlights | LED | LED |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Taillights | LED | LED |
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | — |
| Fog Lights | Yes | — |
Safety
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| ADAS | Blind Spot Monitor | Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive High Beam Assist |
| NCAP Rating | global ncap safety rating: 5 Star | — |
| Airbags | 6 | 15 |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | — |
| Child Seat Anchor Points | Yes | — |
Comfort
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| Air Conditioner | Yes (with Rear Vents) | Yes (with Rear Vents) |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | — |
| Parking Assist | 360° Camera | — |
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Rear |
| Steering 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
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| 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 | — |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | — |
Security
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| Engine Immobiliser | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | — |
Windows & Mirrors
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| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
| ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors) | — | Powered & Folding |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | Yes | — |
| Rear Defogger | Yes | — |
Entertainment
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| Infotainment Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Audio System | 16 Front & Rear | 31 Front & Rear |
| USB Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Seats & Upholstery
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| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | — |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Split Rear Seat | 40:20:40 Split | — |
Colours
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| Available Colours |
Tanzanite Blue Metallic Dravit Grey Metallic |
MANUFAKTUR Exclusive Allanite Green Metallic MANUFAKTUR Exclusive Chromite Black Metallic Velvet Brown MANUFAKTUR Exclusive Carneol Red Metallic Verde Silver Manufaktur Opalite White Bright MANUFAKTUR Exclusive Silver Metallic Obsidian Black Emerald Green |
Compare Variants of BMW 3 Series
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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
BMW 3 Series comparison with similar cars
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| Transmission | 8 | Automatic | 1 | Single Speed Automatic | 9 | Automatic |
| Engine | 2998 cc | 1998 cc | - | - | 1991 cc | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Electric | Electric | Petrol | Electric |
| Max Power | 374 bhp - 368.78 bhp | 255 bhp | 335.25 bhp | - | 402.30 bhp | 201.15 bhp - 308.43 bhp |
| Mileage | 13.02 kmpl | 15.7 kmpl | - | - | 10 kmpl | - |
| Boot Space | 480 Litres | - | 470 Litres | 420 Litres | 435 Litres | 400 Litres |
| Airbags | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
Compare Variants of Mercedes-Benz S-Class
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S 450e
220.00 Lakh
Ex-showroom
EMI: ₹3.61L/mo · 20% down · 5yr
32.3 kmpl
automatic
Petrol
Key Features
- ADAS
- 15 Airbags
- Wireless Charger
- CarPlay / Android Auto
- Push Button Start
Mercedes-Benz S-Class comparison with similar cars
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| Transmission | 9 | 1 | 1 | Automatic | 8 | 8 |
| Engine | 2999 cc | - | - | 4395 cc | 2998 cc - 2993 cc | 2993 cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric | Electric | Petrol | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol |
| Max Power | 429.12 bhp | 536.40 bhp - 650.39 bhp | 751 bhp | 717 bhp | 375.48 bhp | 543 bhp |
| Mileage | 32.3 kmpl | - | - | 49.75 kmpl | 12.61 - 16.55 kmpl | 9.7 kmpl |
| Boot Space | 345 Litres | 500 Litres | 610 Litres | - | 540 Litres | - |
| Airbags | 15 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
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