BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Should you buy BMW 3 Series or Mercedes-Benz E-Class? 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. BMW 3 Series price starts at Rs 74.90 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz E-Class price starts Rs 78.50 Lakh ex-showroom for E 200 (Petrol). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while E-Class has 2999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series has a mileage of 13.02 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the E-Class has a mileage of 15 kmpl (Petrol top model).

3 Series Vs E-Class

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series	Mercedes-Benz E-Class
On Road Price	Rs.86,31,955^*	Rs.1,06,53,425^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2998	2999
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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BMW 3 Series
Rs74.90 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Rs92.50 Lakh^*
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Brand / Model
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BMW 3 Series
M340i xDrive
74.90 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class
E 450
92.50 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	M340i xDrive	E 450
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.86,31,955^*	Rs.1,06,53,425^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,64,304/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.2,02,783/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,18,055	Rs.3,85,925
User Rating	4.3 Based on 82 Reviews	4.7 Based on 10 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

M340i xDrive

E 450

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.86,31,955^*

Rs.1,06,53,425^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,64,304/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.2,02,783/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.3,18,055

Rs.3,85,925

User Rating

4.3

Based on 82 Reviews

4.7

Based on 10 Reviews

Brochure

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

Engine Type

B58 Turbocharged I6

Displacement (cc)

2998

2999

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm

375bhp@5800-6100rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	12
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	13.02	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59	66
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	253	250
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	253	250
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.4 s	4.5 s
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	-
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Radial Tubeless
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4709	4949
Width (mm)	1827	1880
Height (mm)	1442	1468
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2961
Kerb Weight (kg)	1745	1960
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	480	-
No. of Doors	4	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	4 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Adjustable
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
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Rear Curtain	No	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	No	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	All
Drive Modes	4	-
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Powered Adjustment
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front & Rear
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

4 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
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Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Additional Features	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	-
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Upholstery	-	Leather
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Interior

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Steering Wheel

DashBoard

Instrument Cluster

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours	High Tech SilverGraphite GreyObsidianPolar WhiteNautic BlueE-Class 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
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	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	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	-
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	Run flat Radial	Radial Tubeless
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours

High Tech SilverGraphite GreyObsidianPolar WhiteNautic BlueE-Class Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

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	6	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	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
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	All
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

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
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Traffic Sign Recognition

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Departure Warning

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
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Engine Start Alarm

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	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	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	16	-
Additional Features	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	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Rs.74.90 Lakh^*
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Rs.72.90 Lakh^*
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E-Class comparison with similar cars

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Rs.78.50 - 92.50 Lakh^*
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Rs.72.90 Lakh^*
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Rs.78.50 - 92.50 Lakh^*
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E-Class vs GLC
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Rs.87.90 Lakh^*
E-Class vs Range Rover Velar

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

A ) BMW 3 Series price starts at ₹ 74.90 Lakh & Mercedes-Benz E-Class price starts at ₹ 78.50 Lakh in New Delhi. BMW 3 Series is cheaper between these two cars.

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