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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is ₹ 51.50 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz E-Class price is ₹ 63.60 Lakh. The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz E-Class is available in 1991 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 3 Series Gran Limousine provides the mileage of 15.3 kmpl.

3 Series Gran Limousine vs E-Class Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	3 Series Gran Limousine	E-Class
Price	₹ 51.50 Lakh	₹ 63.60 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1991 cc
Power	255 bhp	194 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter)	Automatic (Torque Converter)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li Luxury Line

₹ 51.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

E 200 Expression

₹ 63.60 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
CarWale's Opinion
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1991 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B48 Turbocharged I4	M274 Turbo I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm	194 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1550 rpm	320 Nm @ 1650 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	15.3
Driving Range (Km)	903
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6
Turbocharger/Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm) 4819 5075
Width (mm) 1827 1860
Height (mm) 1441 1495
Wheelbase (mm) 2961 3079
Capacity
Doors (Doors) 4 4
Seating Capacity (Person) 5 5
No of Seating Rows (Rows) 2 2
Bootspace (litres) 480 540
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 59 80

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction, hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction	Four-Link, Air Springs, Twin-Tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers with Adaptive Damping
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction	Multi-Link, Air Springs, Twin-Tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers with Adaptive Damping
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.3
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	225 / 50 R17	225 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	225 / 50 R17	225 / 55 R17

Features

Safety
Airbags 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain)
Middle rear three-point seatbelt
Middle Rear Head Rest
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)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Locks & Security
Engine immobilizer
Central Locking Keyless Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin-Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2

Telematics

Alexa Compatibility
Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
Emergency Call
Find My Car
Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
Geo-Fence
Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Check Vehicle Status Via App

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat base angle up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Fine-Wood Trim Oak Grain	Black , Beige with brown / Open-pore light brown ash wood trim
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Head-rests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch -Down	All	All
One Touch - Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Boot-lid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric
Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof Electrically Adjustable Electrically Adjustable
Roof Mounted Antenna
Body-Coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe

Lighting

Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Fog Lights	LED,Halogen	LED
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Head Lamps
Follow me home headlamps
Tail Lights	LED	LED
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Headlight Height Adjuster
Glove Box Lamp
Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Cornering Headlights	Active	Active

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
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	Digital	Digital
Instantaneous Consumption

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Gesture Control
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
GPS Navigation System
Speakers	6+	6+
USB Compatibility
Aux Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
MP3 Playback
AM/FM Radio
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard-drive
Steering mounted controls
Voice Command

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (Kilometres)
Warranty (Years) 3 3
Warranty (Kilometres) 40000 Unlimited

CarWale's Opinion

Good Things	Proportionate looks Chauffeur-driven experience Fun-to-drive	Rear seat space Feature list
Could be Better	Narrow middle rear seat Equipment not standard across models Lucrative options not on all trims	Low-speed ride Not the most dynamic to drive

Colours

	Carbon Black Metallic	Obsidian Black
	Melbourne Red Metallic	Mojave Silver
	Cashmere Silver	Selenite Grey
	Mineral White Metallic View Colour Images	Designo Hyacinth Red
		High Tech Silver
		Polar White View Colour Images

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