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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Mercedes EQS SUV comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 658 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 95,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Mercedes EQS SUV?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Mercedes EQS SUV: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes EQS SUV

  • a bit more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Mercedes EQS SUV costs 95,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 55,030 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers clearly more range – reaching up to 695 km, about 594 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

EQS SUV

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers a bit more power – delivering 658 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 128 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Mercedes EQS SUV takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS SUV delivers visibly more torque with 950 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is considerably lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 1,120 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers markedly more boot space – 645 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS SUV carries a bit more – 570 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS SUV comes out clearly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £95,000
EQS SUV

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 360 - 658 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 615 - 695 km
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Length
-
Length
5,125 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Height
-
Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
425 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
360 - 658 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the BMW 3 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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