BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Last Updated: September 23, 2026

BMW 3 Series price starts at Rs. 77.10 Lakh, which is Rs. 16.40 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz E-Class, priced at Rs. 93.50 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 3 Series offers a claimed 13.02 kmpl, while the E-Class delivers 15 kmpl. On the performance front, the 3 Series uses a 2998cc engine producing 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm and the E-Class a 2998cc engine producing 375bhp@5800-6100rpm. If you're deciding between the 3 Series and E-Class, the 3 Series is the better pick for affordability and top speed, while the E-Class stands out for mileage and performance.

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3 Series vs E-Class Comparison Summary

Specification BMW 3 SeriesMercedes-Benz E-Class
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 77.10 LakhRs. 93.50 Lakh
Mileage 13.02 kmpl15 kmpl
Engine 2998 cc2998 cc
Max power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm375bhp@5800-6100rpm
Top speed 253 Km/h250 Km/h

3 Series vs E-Class Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW 3 Series M340i xDriveMercedes-Benz E-Class E 450BMW i5 LWB eDrive35L M Sport
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Brand Name BMW Mercedes-Benz BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 77.10 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 93.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 79.60 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 2998 cc Not Available
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm 375bhp@5800-6100rpm 268bhp
No Of Cylinders 6 6 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic 9-Speed Single Speed
Drive Type 4WD AWD RWD
Colors
BMW 3 Series Colors
Mercedes Benz E-Class Colors
BMW i5 LWB Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 13.02 Kmpl 15 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size F225/40R19, R255/35R19 Not Available F245/45 R20 | R275/40 R20
Boot Space 480 Liters Not Available Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear 8
EMI
Rs. 1,49,146 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,80,871 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,53,982 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance 3 Series Insurance E-Class Insurance i5 LWB Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
2998 cc
2998 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
B58 Turbocharged I6
Not Available
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
Not Available
200 kW
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
2998 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
81.6 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
375bhp@5800-6100rpm
268bhp
Range
Not Available
Not Available
669 km/charge
Max Torque
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
500Nm@1800-5000rpm
410Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
6
6
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic
9-Speed
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
No
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Kerb Weight
1745 Kg
1960 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Twin
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
4
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available
Not Available
Fast Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
Not Available
CCS-II

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
4.4 Sec
4.5 Sec
6.7 Sec
Fuel Capacity
59 Liters
66 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
253 Km/h
250 Km/h
195 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
13.02 Kmpl
15 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
12 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
18
Not Available
Wheels Type
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy
Suspension Rear
Not Available
Not Available
4
Brakes Front
ventilated Disc
Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Not Available
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Electronic
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
Not Available
F245/45 R20 | R275/40 R20
Wheel Size
Not Available
Not Available
20
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
4
Additional Interior 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
Not Available
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Leatherette
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp
Not Available
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
4
4
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
480
Not Available
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
4
4
Not Available
Boot Space
480 Liters
Not Available
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Additional Exterior 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 Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
Not Available
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Electronic
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Available
Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Panoramic
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Antenna
Not Available
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4709*1827*1442 mm3
4949*1880*1468 mm3
5175*2156*1520 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2961 mm
3105 mm
No. Of Doors
4
4
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Launch Control Function, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Comfort access with Digital Key plus, M Sport Suspension, Variable Sport steering, intelligent 4WD with variable torque distribution, Servotronic Steering Assist, M Sport Differential
Not Available
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment 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
Not Available
BMW OS 8.5
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
5 Zone
5 Zone
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Not Available
Drive Modes
4
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
16
Not Available
17
Adjustable Steering
Yes
5
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
3
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
3
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Available
Available
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 Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On
Not Available
BMW OS 8.5
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Compass
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9
Not Available
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
No
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front and Rear
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
4
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
4
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Front
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Yes
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Center
Exterior Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
8
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
8
8
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Cruise Control with Braking Function, Parking Assistant( Lateral Parking, Reversing Assistant, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Automatic Start/Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency Spare Wheel, Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Three-point seat belts for all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners in the front with belt force limiters
Not Available
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Not Available
MyBMW App
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Yes
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Digital Car Key
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Crash Notification
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Remote Boot Open
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Not Available

Is BMW 3 Series Better Than Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

50% users have chosen BMW 3 Series over Mercedes-Benz E-Class in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 64 users have also rated BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences BMW 3 Series is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and maintenance in your car. But Mercedes-Benz E-Class is better on the grounds of performance, comfort and safety.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor E-Class 3 Series
Mileage 4.4 4.0
Performance 4.7 5.0
Comfort 4.7 5.0
Maintenance 3.8 3.5
Safety 4.7 4.8
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Which car is best between BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes Benz E-Class?
As per the users experiences BMW 3 Series is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and maintenance in your car. But Mercedes-Benz E-Class is better on the grounds of performance, comfort and safety.
Which car is cheaper BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes Benz E-Class?
The BMW 3 Series is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz E-Class by ₹16.40 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes Benz E-Class?
For the M340i xDrive version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series produces 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm of power and 500Nm@1900-5000rpm of torque. Whereas for the E 450 version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of E-Class produces 375bhp@5800-6100rpm of power and 500Nm@1800-5000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW 3 Series has better performance.

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