Compare performance (530 HP vs 489 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 58,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Mercedes C Class EQ?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Mercedes C Class EQ costs 58,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,981 £.
As for electric range, the Mercedes C Class EQ offers clearly more range – reaching up to 753 km, about 656 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
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 Touring offers marginally more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 489 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes C Class EQ takes 4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class EQ delivers somewhat more torque with 800 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 2,460 kg. The difference is around 810 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers marginally more boot space – 500 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries very slightly more – 520 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.
The Mercedes C Class EQ is clearly superior overall 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 Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
detailsThe Mercedes C‑Class EQ blends the familiar poise and luxury of the C‑Class with Mercedes' EQ electric ethos, delivering a quietly refined and modern driving experience. Inside, it pairs upscale materials and tech-forward touches with a composed ride that suits both city commuting and longer journeys.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
58,000 - 67,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 15.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
706 - 753 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
57 - 233 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
Estate
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
2,460 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
470 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,892 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
505 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
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic 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
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
489 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
800 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
360 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
2026
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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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