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Mercedes-Benz E 300d
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
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BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz E 300d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz E 300d
Efficient for its class and sized for growing families, the Mercedes-Benz E 300d blends long‑distance ease with everyday practicality. Strong safety signals and a useful 500‑liter trunk make it road‑trip friendly, though it isn’t aimed at performance driving.
5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety4.4 L/100km
BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i
Car B
BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i
The BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i blends strong performance with five-seat practicality and a 480-liter boot, fitting growing families that still want pace. At this price point and 8.1 L/100 km combined, it’s good value and efficient for its class.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety320 hp
Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 64 / 63
City 40 / 46
Budget / value 59 / 54
Road trip 62 / 52
Performance 29 / 35
Cargo 28 / 26
Practical 49 / 43
Premium 57 / 52
Winter 30 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz E 300d · Orange = BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz E 300d BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz E 300d

  • Efficient combined consumption of 4.4 supports commuting and long trips
  • Five seats and a 500‑liter trunk suit growing families
  • Strong safety and reliability signals for added assurance
  • 400 Nm torque and 5.6 s 0–100 km/h enable confident overtakes

BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i

  • Strong acceleration and power make overtakes and on-ramps easy
  • Five-seat saloon with a 480 L trunk works for growing families and road trips
  • Good value in its segment given its performance
  • Efficient for its class at 8.1 L/100 km combined

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz E 300d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz E 300d uses 4.4 L/100km vs 8.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i if…
More power
BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i puts out 320 hp vs 194 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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