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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
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Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
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Electric Range
265 - 278 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
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Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
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Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
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Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
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Payload
457 - 531 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
122 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
132 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
245 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
90 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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