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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes E Class Wagon comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Mercedes E Class Wagon?
BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes E Class Wagon: Key differences
3 Series Touring
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.
BMW 3 Series Touring is visibly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Mercedes E Class Wagon costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,575 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class Wagon uses 1.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 109 km, about 12 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
E Class Wagon
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers marginally more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes E Class Wagon takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class Wagon delivers barely more torque with 750 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.
3 Series Touring
Space and Everyday Use:
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 slightly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers moderately more boot space – 615 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class Wagon carries a bit more – 645 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes E Class Wagon 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.
from £52,600
Mercedes E Class Wagon
BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes E Class Wagon
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BMW 3 Series Touring
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.
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Mercedes E Class Wagon
The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes E Class Wagon
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
97 - 109 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
44 - 181 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
Estate
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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
1,900 - 2,435 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
460 - 615 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
1,880 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
540 - 645 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
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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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
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
186 - 585 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 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
320 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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