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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Mercedes EQT comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Mercedes EQT?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Mercedes EQT: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Mercedes EQT

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • a bit 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes EQT is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,168 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQT offers considerably more range – reaching up to 278 km, about 177 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 408 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Mercedes EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 9.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 455 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is markedly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQT offers a bit more boot space – 551 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 71 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQT carries barely more – 531 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is decisively 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 £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 96 - 101 km
BMW 3 Series Saloon
Mercedes EQT

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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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Mercedes EQT

The Mercedes EQT is Mercedes‑Benz’s compact electric people carrier that grafts the brand’s usual refinement onto a practical, family‑friendly van body. It makes school runs feel a little more upscale — quietly electric, sensibly packaged and unexpectedly pleasant to live with, especially if you like your practicality with a touch of luxury.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Mercedes EQT

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Length
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Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
457 - 531 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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