2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs 2022 BMW 3 Series
Overview | |
MSRP$54,250 | MSRP$41,450 |
Average price$44,866 | Average price$34,639 |
Listings645 | Listings372 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
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2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reviews SummaryWhen money is but a mild concern, a brand-new Mercedes-Benz is a reasonable purchase. The E-Class is the company's most practical and versatile car, as high-quality and necessary in a nice garage as a Kitchen-Aid mixer is in a baker's kitchen. It offers four body styles, four engines, and dozens of color schemes. Fast or efficient? Loud or library quiet? Modest or rich as hell? The E-Class is all of those things, depending on which of the 13 models you order and how deep into the options list you dive. For 2021, the E-Class receives a mid-cycle update for the infotainment system, engines, and exterior styling. We tested the AMG E53 that features a mild-hybrid inline-six powertrain. | |
2022 BMW 3 Series Reviews SummaryFour years ago, the seventh-generation BMW 3 Series sedan arrived wearing an evolutionary design and a traditionally conservative appearance. While BMW has expanded the lineup to add plug-in hybrid and performance-tuned models and has tweaked the car’s available colors and features, the 2022 3 Series remains essentially the same as it has since 2019. Every 3 Series has the Live Cockpit Professional digital instrumentation with navigation this year, and BMW makes minor changes to the standard and optional equipment lists. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.1 cu ft | Cargo Space13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3781 lbs | Curb Weight3560 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height56.8 in |
Length194.3 in | Length185.7 in |
Width81.3 in | Width81.4 in |
Wheelbase115.7 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload836 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $54,250 | $41,450 |
Average price | $44,866 | $34,639 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 8.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | When money is but a mild concern, a brand-new Mercedes-Benz is a reasonable purchase. The E-Class is the company's most practical and versatile car, as high-quality and necessary in a nice garage as a Kitchen-Aid mixer is in a baker's kitchen. It offers four body styles, four engines, and dozens of color schemes. Fast or efficient? Loud or library quiet? Modest or rich as hell? The E-Class is all of those things, depending on which of the 13 models you order and how deep into the options list you dive. For 2021, the E-Class receives a mid-cycle update for the infotainment system, engines, and exterior styling. We tested the AMG E53 that features a mild-hybrid inline-six powertrain. | Four years ago, the seventh-generation BMW 3 Series sedan arrived wearing an evolutionary design and a traditionally conservative appearance. While BMW has expanded the lineup to add plug-in hybrid and performance-tuned models and has tweaked the car’s available colors and features, the 2022 3 Series remains essentially the same as it has since 2019. Every 3 Series has the Live Cockpit Professional digital instrumentation with navigation this year, and BMW makes minor changes to the standard and optional equipment lists. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.1 cu ft | 13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3781 lbs | 3560 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 56.8 in |
Length | 194.3 in | 185.7 in |
Width | 81.3 in | 81.4 in |
Wheelbase | 115.7 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 836 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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