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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Mercedes S-Class?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes S-Class: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes S-Class

  • a bit more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 62,962 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes S-Class offers slightly more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 21 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

S-Class

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 Mercedes S-Class offers a bit more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 105 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes S-Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers moderately more torque with 850 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 150 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 clearly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 515 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers very slightly more boot space – 530 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries clearly more – 660 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is slightly 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 £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 97 km
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Mercedes S-Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
420 - 660 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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