2020 BMW 3 Series vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Overview | |
MSRP$40,750 | MSRP$54,250 |
Average price$36,754 | Average price$76,268 |
Listings71 | Listings28 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
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2020 BMW 3 Series Reviews SummaryDoes BMW still use “The Ultimate Driving Machine” as its advertising tagline? Yes, it does. And with the arrival of the 2020 BMW M340i, which slots between the existing 330i and the forthcoming BMW M3, the company proves there is substance behind the slogan. | |
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reviews SummaryWhen money is but a mild concern, a brand-new Mercedes-Benz is a reasonable purchase. The Mercedes-Benz 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 colour schemes. Fast or efficient? Loud or library quiet? Modest or rich as hell? The E-Class, the brand's midsize car, 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 Mercedes-AMG E53 that features a mild-hybrid inline-6 powertrain. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.0 cu ft | Cargo Space13.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3589 lbs | Curb Weight3781 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height57.8 in |
Length185.7 in | Length194.3 in |
Width81.4 in | Width81.3 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase115.7 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $40,750 | $54,250 |
Average price | $36,754 | $76,268 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Does BMW still use “The Ultimate Driving Machine” as its advertising tagline? Yes, it does. And with the arrival of the 2020 BMW M340i, which slots between the existing 330i and the forthcoming BMW M3, the company proves there is substance behind the slogan. | When money is but a mild concern, a brand-new Mercedes-Benz is a reasonable purchase. The Mercedes-Benz 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 colour schemes. Fast or efficient? Loud or library quiet? Modest or rich as hell? The E-Class, the brand's midsize car, 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 Mercedes-AMG E53 that features a mild-hybrid inline-6 powertrain. |
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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 @ 5000 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.0 cu ft | 13.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3589 lbs | 3781 lbs |
Height | 56.8 in | 57.8 in |
Length | 185.7 in | 194.3 in |
Width | 81.4 in | 81.3 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 115.7 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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