Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs BMW 3-Series

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

₹78.51 - ₹91.66 Lakh*

BMW 3-Series

₹75.40 Lakh*

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Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats	Front Row Available in 1 Variant, ₹91.66 Lakh* Onwards
Ventilated Seats Type	Cooled & Heated Available in 1 Variant, ₹91.66 Lakh* Onwards
AC	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Rear AC Vents	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Automatic climate control	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Heater	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Cruise Control	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Start / Stop Button	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Power Steering	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Leather streering wheels	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Drive Modes	4 Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	4
Keyless Entry	Smart Key Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	Smart Key
Parking Assist	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Parking Sensors	Rear Only Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	Front and Rear
Electronically Adjustable Seats	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	Leather
Folding Rear Seat	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Split Rear Seat	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Adjustable Headrests	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Cup Holders
puddle lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster
Distance to Empty display	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
GPS & Navigation	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Adjustable Steering	Tilt & Telescopic Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	Tilt & Telescopic
Ambient Light	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Auto Park	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Cabin Lights	Front & Rear	Front Only
Charging Outlets - Front Row	12V And Usb Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	12V& Usb And Type C
Charging Outlets - Second Row	Usb Only Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	Type C Only
Co-Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual Adjust - Slide& Recline And Height Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	Powered - 14 Way
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual Adjust - Slide& Recline And Height	Powered - 12 Way
Front Armrest	Fixed With Storage	Fixed With Storage
Front Seat Back Pockets	Driver & Co-Driver Side	Driver & Co-Driver Side
Headlamps	Led Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	Led
Head Up Display
Instrument Console	{12.3 inches}, Digital Console Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	{12.3 inches}, Digital Console
Paddle Shifters	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Parcel Tray
Parking Brake	Electric Park Brake Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	Electric Park Brake
Rear Armrest	Yes, With Cup Holders	Yes, Without Cup Holders
Reclining Rear Seats	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Sunshades	Panoramic Sunroof

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity	1999 cc Available in 1 Variant, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards 1993 cc Available in 1 Variant, ₹80.41 Lakh* Onwards 2999 cc Available in 1 Variant, ₹91.66 Lakh* Onwards	1998 cc
Engine Type	M254 4-Cylinder Petrol Available in 1 Variant, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards OM654M 2.0L Diesel Available in 1 Variant, ₹80.41 Lakh* Onwards M256M 3.0L Petrol Available in 1 Variant, ₹91.66 Lakh* Onwards	B58 Turbocharged I6
No. of Cylinders	4 Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	6
No. of valves per cylinder	4 Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	4
Cylinder Configuration	DOHC	Data Not Available
Fuel Type	Petrol Available in 2 Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards Diesel Available in 1 Variant, ₹80.41 Lakh* Onwards	Petrol
Transmission Type	Automatic Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	Automatic
Gears	9 Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	8
Power	201 bhp @ 5800-4000 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards 194 bhp @ 3600-2800 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹80.41 Lakh* Onwards 375 bhp @ 5800-5000 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹91.66 Lakh* Onwards	368 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm
Torque	320 Nm @ 1600 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards 440 Nm @ 1800 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹80.41 Lakh* Onwards 500 Nm @ 1800 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹91.66 Lakh* Onwards	500 Nm @1900 - 5000 rpm
Drivetrain	RWD Available in 2 Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards AWD Available in 1 Variant, ₹91.66 Lakh* Onwards	AWD
ARAI Certified Economy	16.1 kmpl Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	13.02 kmpl
Top Speed	240 kmph Available in 1 Variant, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards 238 kmph Available in 1 Variant, ₹80.41 Lakh* Onwards 250 kmph Available in 1 Variant, ₹91.66 Lakh* Onwards	250 kmph
Acceleration	7.5 secs (0-100 km/h) Available in 1 Variant, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards 7.6 secs (0-100 km/h) Available in 1 Variant, ₹80.41 Lakh* Onwards 4.5 secs (0-100 km/h) Available in 1 Variant, ₹91.66 Lakh* Onwards	4.4 secs (0-100 km/h)
Emission Norm	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	11.0:1
Fuelling	GDI CRDi	DFi

Dimensions & Capacity

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Safety

Airbags	8 Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
ASR / Traction Control	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Lane Departure Warning	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Seat Belt Warning	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Hill Assist	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Hill Descent Control
Parking Camera	Rear Only Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	Rear Only
Blind Spot Detection	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Central Locking	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Fog Lights	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Door Ajar Warning
ADAS	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
ADAS Type	Level 2 Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	Level 2
Blind Spot Monitor	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
BNCAP Adult Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
BNCAP Child Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
BNCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
GNCAP Adult Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
GNCAP Child Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
GNCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
Inside Rear View Mirror	Auto Dimming Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	Auto Dimming
Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Surround View Camera	Yes& 360 View Camera Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Engine Immobiliser	Data Not Available

Exterior

Instrumentation

Infotainment & Communication

Warranty
Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
3 Years/40000 Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 6 Years
Upto 6 Years/ 200000 kms

Pros & Cons

Gallery

Detailed Comparison of E-Class and 3-Series

E-Class comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, ADAS, Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera. 3-Series has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, ADAS, Blind Spot Monitor. E-Class has doors and seats. It is an with 540 Litres boot space, 66 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 120 mm. It is 1860 mm wide, 1493 mm high and 5092 mm long. It has 1960 kg kerb weight and 2961 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, 3-Series is an with doors and seats ,15.39 Litres fuel tank capacity, 480 Litres boot space, 130 mm ground clearance.It has 1440 mm height, 4713 mm length, 1827 mm width, and 1670 kgkerb weight. Mercedes-Benz E-Class comes with RWD and 9 Automatic transmission. And 3-Series comes with AWD and 8 Automatic transmission.

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Competitors

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Competitors

Models	Fuel Type	Engine	Mileage	Seating Capacity
Mercedes-Benz E-Class ₹78.51 - ₹91.66 Lakh*	Petrol	1999 cc	Upto 16.1 kmpl	5 Seater
Lexus ES ₹89.99 Lakh*	-	-	-	-
Land Rover Range Rover Velar ₹79.24 - ₹83.90 Lakh*	Diesel	1997 cc	16 kmpl	5 Seater
Porsche Macan ₹89.65 Lakh*	Petrol	1984 cc	11 kmpl	5 Seater
Audi S5 Sportback ₹73.57 - ₹85.10 Lakh*	Petrol	2994 cc	10.6 kmpl	5 Seater
Audi Q7 ₹86.30 - ₹95.19 Lakh*	Petrol	2995 cc	11 kmpl	7 Seater
Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45 S ₹93.65 Lakh*	Petrol	1991 cc	12 kmpl	5 Seater
BMW 5-Series ₹74.80 Lakh*	Petrol	1998 cc	15.7 kmpl	5 Seater

Length	5092 mm	4713 mm
Width	1860 mm	1827 mm
Height	1493 mm	1440 mm
Wheelbase	2961 mm	2515 mm
Ground Clearance	120 mm	130 mm
No. of Seats	5 Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	5
No. of Doors	4	4
Fuel Tank Capacity	66 Litres Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	15.39 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	6.5 Litres Available in 2 Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards 6.3 Litres Available in 1 Variant, ₹80.41 Lakh* Onwards	6.1 Litres
Boot Space	540 Litres	480 Litres
Kerb Weight	1960 kg	1670 kg
Body Type	Sedan	Sedan

Front Suspension	Independent MacPherson strut Independent Multi-link	Double Joint Spring Strut
Rear Suspension	Independent Multi-link	Five-link axle
Front Brakes	Disc	Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc
Spare Wheel	No& With Puncture Kit	{225/45 R18}& Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre Size	225/55 R18 Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	225/40 R19
Rear Tyre Size	225 / 55 R18 Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	255/35 R19
Turning Radius	5.4 meters	6 meters
Wheels Size	18-inch Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	R19
Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Power Windows	Front & Rear With Auto Down (All Four) Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four)
Rear Defogger	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Daytime Running Lights	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Automatic Headlamps	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Antenna	Glass Antenna	Roof Mounted
Bonnet	Manual Lift	Manual Lift
Bumpers	Body Coloured	Black
Outside door handles	Body Colored	Body Colored
Outside Mirrors	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable with Autofold
Outside Rear View Mirrors	Body Coloured With Indicators Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	Black With Indicators
Rear Spoiler	Body Coloured Boot Mounted	Black Boot Mounted
Sunroof		Fixed Glass Roof
Tail Gate	Powered	Powered

Low Fuel Level Warning	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	Digital
Speedometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	Digital
Odometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	Digital
Avg fuel economy display	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards

Voice Command
Infotainment Screen	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Multifunction Display	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Touchscreen Size	12.3 inch Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
Bluetooth Compatibility	Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards
Integrated Music System	Standard Company Fitted Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	Premium Type
Speakers	8 Available in 2 Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards 13 Available in 1 Variant, ₹91.66 Lakh* Onwards	16
AM/FM Radio
Wireless Charger	Yes - Front Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	Yes - Front
Android Auto and Apple Carplay	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay Available in all Variants, ₹78.51 Lakh* Onwards	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay
Front tweeters

Basic Warranty	3 Years/Unlimited Kms	3 Years/40000 Kms
Extended Warranty	Upto 6 Years	Upto 6 Years/ 200000 kms

Pros	Even in 2024, Mercedes offers a diesel E-Class, unlike rivals like the 5 Series or A6, which are petrol-only The Superscreen setup, consisting of three screens at the front, is available with every variant The rear seat experience is very close to what the bigger S-Class offers, which starts at Rs 1.77 Cr. The company also launched a performance variant, the E 450 4Matic, to cater to enthusiasts. The Burmester 4D Surround Sound System transforms ordinary rides into concerts Rear seats can be adjusted in multiple ways, elevating the experience A big step forward from the previous generation in every department	Base Engine Delivers Ample Performance Heated front and rear seats Turbocharged six-cylinder engine
Cons	The main rival, the BMW 5 Series, starts at 72.90 lakh, which is 5.6 lakh cheaper than the E-Class The three-screen setup is more of a showoff, as the front passenger really doesn’t need a dedicated screen. Fingerprint smudges on the screens are annoying and spoil the look. Due to its long wheelbase, one has to be careful when crossing a large bump

Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs BMW 3-Series