Compare performance (550 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 52600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Mercedes E-Class Wagon?
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 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41100 £, while the Mercedes E-Class Wagon costs 52600 £. That’s a price difference of around 11575 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes E-Class Wagon manages with 1.70 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.50 L. The difference is about 0.80 L per 100 km.
As for range, the Mercedes E-Class Wagon performs somewhat better – achieving up to 109 km, about 12 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
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 E-Class Wagon has a slight edge – offering 585 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 35 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Mercedes E-Class Wagon takes 4.10 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs to a small extent better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Mercedes E-Class Wagon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes E-Class Wagon pulls minimal stronger with 750 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is slightly lighter – 1650 kg compared to 1900 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Wagon offers somewhat more room – 615 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes E-Class Wagon performs slightly better – up to 1830 L, which is about 320 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes E-Class Wagon to a small extent takes the win – 645 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.
The Mercedes E-Class Wagon proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes E-Class Wagon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Price
52600 - 121800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L
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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
19.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
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co2
57 - 238 g/km
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L
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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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Curb weight
1900 - 2435 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
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Length
4713 - 4801 mm
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Length
4949 - 4959 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Width
1880 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Height
1469 - 1497 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
1675 - 1830 L
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Payload
405 - 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 - 550 HP
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Power HP
186 - 585 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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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 - 405 kW
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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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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The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.