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BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

BMW 3 Series
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

BMW

3 Series

Last listed ₹77.1 Lakh

No longer sold in India

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Mercedes-Benz

E-Class

From ₹81.5 Lakh

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BMW 3 SeriesM340i xDrive · ₹77.1 Lakh
Mercedes-Benz E-ClassE 200 · ₹81.5 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 3 Series: ₹77.1 Lakh (ahead) E-Class: ₹81.5 Lakh 3 Series ₹4.40 lakh cheaper
Airbags 3 Series: 6 airbags E-Class: 8 airbags (ahead) No crash ratings yet
Mileage 3 Series: 13.02 kmpl (ahead) E-Class: 12–15 kmpl ARAI claim
Power 3 Series: 374 bhp (ahead) E-Class: 201 bhp Torque 500 vs 320 Nm
Versions 3 Series: 1 E-Class: 4 (ahead) Only E-Class: diesel, automatic

Pick the 3 Series for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more power.

Pick the E-Class for more airbags and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹77.1 Lakh
₹81.5 Lakh
On-road in
₹88.09 Lakh
₹93.1 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,47,997 a month
₹1,56,414 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
374 bhp
201 bhp
Torque
500 Nm
320 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
13.02 kmpl
12–15 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol / Diesel (48V Mild Hybrid)

Engine & Performance

Engine
B58 Turbocharged Inline-6, 2998 cc
Not listed
Turbocharger
Single Twin-Scroll Turbo
Not listed
0-100 kmph
4.4 seconds
Not listed
Top Speed
253 kmph
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 Litres
66 Litres
Emission Standard
BS VI 2.0
Not listed
E 200 Engine
Not listed
1999 cc, 4-cylinder turbo-petrol
E 450 Engine
Not listed
2999 cc, inline-6 turbo-petrol
E 450 0-100 kmph
Not listed
4.5 seconds
E 220d Engine
Not listed
1993 cc, 4-cylinder turbo-diesel

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Type
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
9-Speed Automatic (9G-Tronic)
Drivetrain
xDrive AWD
RWD (E 200, E 220d), 4MATIC AWD (E 450)
Drive Modes
4 Selectable Modes
Not listed

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
Multi-link
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not listed
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc, M Sport Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc, M Sport Brakes
Disc
Wheel Size
19-inch Alloy
Not listed
Tyre Size
225/40 R19 (Front), 255/35 R19 (Rear), Run-Flat
Not listed
Steering
Not listed
Electric, Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4709 mm
5092 mm
Width
1827 mm
1880 mm
Height
1442 mm
1493 mm
Wheelbase
2651 mm
3094 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm (unladen)
Not listed
Kerb Weight
1745 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
480 Litres
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
6
8
NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2019). Adult occupant 37.1/38, child occupant 42.8/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2026.
Not tested in this form. The standard-wheelbase E-Class scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2024). India gets only the long-wheelbase car.
Safety Features
ABS, Brake Assist, Traction Control, ESC, TPMS, Engine Immobilizer, ISOFIX Mounts, Anti-Theft Alarm
Not listed
Driver Assistance
Head-Up Display
Not listed
ADAS Features
Not listed
Forward Collision Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Assist
Not listed
360-Degree Camera

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen Size
14.9-inch, BMW Operating System 8.0
Not listed
Instrument Cluster
Digital, iDrive with Touch and Handwriting Recognition
Not listed
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, OTA Updates, Remote App Control
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay (wireless), Wi-Fi, Voice Commands, Navigation with Live Traffic
Sound System
Harman Kardon Surround Sound, 16 Speakers
Burmester 4D Surround Sound with Dolby Atmos, 17 Speakers, 730W
Seat Upholstery
Leather, Sport Seats with Power Adjustment and Memory
Not listed
Climate Control
Automatic with Rear AC Vents
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Display System
Not listed
MBUX Superscreen, 14.4-inch Central Touchscreen + 12.3-inch Passenger Display
Charging
Not listed
Wireless Phone Charging
Rear Seats
Not listed
36-Degree Reclining Rear Seats with Boss Mode and Powered Sunblinds

Lighting & Exterior

Headlight Type
Adaptive LED with LED DRLs
Not listed
Fog Lamps
LED
Not listed
Tail Lights
LED
Not listed
Sunroof Type
Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Wipers
Rain-Sensing
Not listed
Body Kit
M Aerodynamics Package
Not listed
Exhaust
M Sport Exhaust
Not listed

Colours & Warranty

Colour Options
Tanzanite Blue Metallic, Dravit Grey Metallic, Black Sapphire Metallic, Fire Red, Arctic Race Blue
High-Tech Silver, Graphite Grey, Obsidian Black, Polar White, Nautic Blue, Verde Silver
Warranty
2 Years (standard BMW India warranty)
Not listed

Choice

Versions
1 version
4 versions
Price range
₹77.1 Lakh
₹81.5 Lakh – ₹95 Lakh
Colours
Not listed
5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

M340i xDrive₹77.1 Lakh E 200₹81.5 Lakh E-Class ₹4.40 lakh more

Only the E-Class sells a diesel, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹83.5 Lakh.

On-road price by city

3 Series M340i xDrive against E-Class E 200

City3 SeriesE-ClassGap
Mumbai₹90.4 Lakh₹95.54 Lakh3 Series ₹5.14 lakh less
Pune₹90.4 Lakh₹95.54 Lakh3 Series ₹5.14 lakh less
New Delhi₹88.09 Lakh₹93.1 Lakh3 Series ₹5.01 lakh less
Bengaluru₹94.27 Lakh₹99.63 Lakh3 Series ₹5.36 lakh less
Chennai₹95.82 Lakh₹1.01 Crore3 Series ₹5.45 lakh less
Hyderabad₹96.62 Lakh₹1.02 Crore3 Series ₹5.49 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹85 Lakh₹89.84 Lakh3 Series ₹4.83 lakh less
Kolkata₹88.09 Lakh₹93.1 Lakh3 Series ₹5.01 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the 3 Series or the E-Class?

The 3 Series, by ₹4.40 lakh on the versions compared here: 3 Series M340i xDrive at ₹77.1 Lakh against E-Class E 200 at ₹81.5 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹88.09 Lakh against ₹93.1 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The 3 Series claims 13.02 kmpl against 12–15 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The 3 Series: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2019 (rating now expired). The E-Class: not tested in this form; the standard-wheelbase E-Class scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2024). The 3 Series has 6 airbags and the E-Class 8 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The 3 Series M340i xDrive makes 374 bhp and 500 Nm and the E-Class E 200 makes 201 bhp and 320 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The E-Class is 383 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,47,997 a month for the 3 Series and ₹1,56,414 for the E-Class, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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