Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs BMW 3 Series

Should you buy Mercedes-Benz E-Class or BMW 3 Series? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class price starts at Rs 80 Lakh ex-showroom for E 200 (Petrol) and BMW 3 Series price starts Rs 77.10 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol). E-Class has 2999 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the E-Class has a mileage of 15 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the 3 Series has a mileage of 13.02 kmpl (Petrol top model).

E-Class Vs 3 Series

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz E-Class	BMW 3 Series
On Road Price	Rs.1,07,68,281^*	Rs.88,84,639^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2999	2998
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Mercedes-Benz E-Class
E 450
93.50 Lakh^*
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BMW 3 Series
M340i xDrive
77.10 Lakh^*
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Variant	E 450	M340i xDrive
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,07,68,281^*	Rs.88,84,639^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.2,07,962/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,69,834/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,89,781	Rs.3,26,539
User Rating	4.6 Based on 19 Reviews	4.3 Based on 102 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

E 450

M340i xDrive

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,07,68,281^*

Rs.88,84,639^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.2,07,962/month

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Rs.1,69,834/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,89,781

Rs.3,26,539

User Rating

4.6

Based on 19 Reviews

4.3

Based on 102 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	-	B58 Turbocharged I6
Displacement (cc)	2999	2998
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	66 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375bhp@5800-6100rpm	368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	500Nm@1800-5000rpm	500Nm@1900-5000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Twin
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	9-Speed	8-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type	AWD	4WD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

B58 Turbocharged I6

Displacement (cc)

2999

2998

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

375bhp@5800-6100rpm

368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

500Nm@1800-5000rpm

500Nm@1900-5000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Twin

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

9-Speed

8-Speed Steptronic

Drive Type

AWD

4WD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	13.02
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	66	59
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	250	253

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	250	253
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.5 s	4.4 s
Tyre Size	-	F225/40R19, R255/35R19
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Run flat Radial

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4949	4709
Width (mm)	1880	1827
Height (mm)	1468	1442
Wheel Base (mm)	2961	2651
Kerb Weight (kg)	1960	1745
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	130
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	480

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Remote Trunk Opener	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	-	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	-	Yes
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	-	4
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Powered Adjustment	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front & Rear	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Seats	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	-	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	-	Yes
Additional Features	- more	BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue more
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Upholstery	Leather	-

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Nautik Blue MetallicVerde Sliver MetallicObsidian Black MetallicHigh Tech Sliver MetallicPolar WhiteGraphite Grey Metallic+1 MoreE-Class Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes
Heated Wing Mirror	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	- more	Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW ure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine ure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	-	F225/40R19, R255/35R19
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Run flat Radial

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	8	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	-

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Remote Immobiliser	Yes	-
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	Yes	-
Engine Start Alarm	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Inbuilt Assistant	Yes	-
Hinglish Voice Commands	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Tow Away Alert	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	Yes	-
Valet Mode	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	Yes	-
Remote Boot Open	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	Yes	-
Compass	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	14.9
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	16
Additional Features	- more	Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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