BMW 3 Series LWB vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 3 Series LWB and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The BMW 3 Series LWB price is Rs. 60.45 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz E-Class price is Rs. 78.51 Lakh. The BMW 3 Series LWB is available in 1998 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Diesel and Mercedes-Benz E-Class is available in 1999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

3 Series LWB vs E-Class Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	3 Series LWB	E-Class
Price	Rs. 60.45 Lakh	Rs. 78.51 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1999 cc
Power	255 bhp	201 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 3 Series LWB

330Li M Sport

Rs. 60.45 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

E200 LWB

Rs. 78.51 Lakh

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BMW 3 Series LWB

330Li M Sport

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

E200 LWB

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B48 Turbocharged I4	M254 2.0L Petrol
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)	Turbocharged
Battery		Lithium Ion, 48 Volt
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm	201 bhp @ 5800-4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm	320 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Max Motor Performance		23 bhp, 205 Nm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	250	240
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	908
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction, hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Run-Flat Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.7
Front Tyres	225 / 45 R18	225 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	255 / 40 R18	225 / 55 R18
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS	Level 1
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention and Lane Keep Assist with Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Blind Spot Monitor with Collision Avoidance and Rear Cross-traffic Assist	Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Puncture Repair Kit
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	2 x 12V Power Outlets	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights	Active
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour (64 colours)
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential	Limited slip
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive
Ride Height Adjustment

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured Finish with handle type	Body Coloured Finish with handle type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Electric
Soft-close Door
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Auto Folding
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.3" Touch-screen Display	12.3" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	16 Speakers	17 Burmester with Dolby Atmos Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
iPod Compatibility
USB Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
SD Card Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	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	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	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)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seat Type
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone	Dual Tone (Cinnamon Brown / Black/Anthracite / Beige)
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mineral White Metallic	High Tech Silver
	Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Graphite Grey
	Carbon Black Metallic	Obsidian Black
	Arctic Race Blue Metallic	Polar White
		Nautic Blue
		Verde Silver

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

10 Ratings

5.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.8Comfort	5.0Performance
	5.0Performance	5.0Value for Money
	4.4Fuel Economy
	5.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Driving is amazing

Had to buy it from Faridabad because Bird Automotive was getting renovated in Gurgaon. Driving is amazing, there is a lot of acceleration, and the top speed is good. Looks amazing, and we have skyscraper grey. Servicing is good and takes a couple of hours. Much better car than the Mercedes C-Class or the Audi A4.

Best Mercedes Sedan

I have been buying Mercedes cars for the past 25 years. This is without doubt the best sedan Mercedes has made and the leg space is just outstanding; it gives you the same comfort as an S class but in a more compact form.

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758 Used E-Class

Rs. 2.85 Lakhonwards

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3 Series LWB comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4819 mm * 2068 mm * 1441 mm	4949 mm * 1880 mm * 1468 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2961	2961
Kerb Weight (kg)		1810

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	4
Bootspace		540 L (standard)
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59	66

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Spoiler
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

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

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage