Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]. The Mercedes-Benz M-Class price is Rs. 56.74 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] price is Rs. 34.63 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz M-Class is available in 2143 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. 3 Series [2012-2016] provides the mileage of 18.88 kmpl.

M-Class vs 3 Series [2012-2016] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	M-Class	3 Series [2012-2016]
Price	Rs. 56.74 Lakh	Rs. 34.63 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2143 cc	1995 cc
Power	203 bhp	184 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class

ML 250 CDI

Rs. 56.74 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

320d Prestige

Rs. 34.63 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class

ML 250 CDI

BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

320d Prestige

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2143 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	L/4	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	203 bhp @ 4200 rpm	184 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1600 rpm	380 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		18.88View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4804 4624
Width (mm)
2141 2031
Height (mm)
1796 1429
Wheelbase (mm)
2915 2810
Ground Clearance (mm)
157
Kerb Weight (kg)
2175 1585
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
690 480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
70 60

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	double wishbone front suspension
Rear Suspension	4-link rear axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	255 / 55 R19	225 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres	255 / 55 R19	225 / 55 R16

Features

Safety
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones	Two Zones
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		1

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors		Single Tone
Interior Colours		Black
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour		Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Lighting

Headlights	Projector with Xenon	Halogen
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Display	LCD Display	LCD Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone	Phone
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty (In Years)
2 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited Unlimited

Colours

	Obsidian Black	Black
	Palladium Silver	Impherial Blue Brilliant Effect
	Polar White	Black Sapphire
		Sparkling Bronze
		Mineral Grey
		Havanna
		Liquid Blue
		Melbourne Red
		Galcier Silver
		Orion Silver
		Mineral White
		Alpine White

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M-Class vs 3 Series [2012-2016] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz M-Class and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]?

Mercedes-Benz M-Class price is Rs. 56.74 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] price is Rs. 34.63 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of M-Class compared to 3 Series [2012-2016]?

For the ML 250 CDI variant, 2143 cc Diesel engine of M-Class produces 203 bhp @ 4200 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque. For the 320d Prestige variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of 3 Series [2012-2016] produces 184 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 380 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

Length (mm)	4804	4624
Width (mm)	2141	2031
Height (mm)	1796	1429
Wheelbase (mm)	2915	2810
Ground Clearance (mm)		157
Kerb Weight (kg)	2175	1585

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	690	480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	70	60

Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Warranty (In Years)	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited