BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz E 350
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i
Car A
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 safety
Mercedes-Benz E 350
Car B
Mercedes-Benz E 350
The Mercedes-Benz E 350 blends strong performance with family-ready space, making it well-suited to growing families and long trips. Efficiency is solid for its class at 8 L/100 km, though the FWD layout may lessen winter appeal.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 63 / 64
City 46 / 33
Budget / value 54 / 49
Road trip 52 / 63
Performance 35 / 36
Cargo 26 / 30
Practical 43 / 44
Premium 52 / 61
Winter 26 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz E 350

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i Mercedes-Benz E 350
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Pros & cons

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

Mercedes-Benz E 350

  • Quick acceleration and strong passing power from 320 hp and a 5.9 s 0–100 km/h
  • Five seats and a 540 L trunk suit family duties and road-trip luggage
  • Efficient for its class at 8 L/100 km for a gasoline powertrain
  • Good value in its segment at this price point given its performance and space

Verdict

Pick BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i if…
Lower entry price
BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz E 350 if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz E 350 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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