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BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i
Sedan · Mild_hybrid · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz E 300e
Sedan · Phev · FWD
BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i
Car A
BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i
The BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i delivers serious pace with five-seat practicality and a 480-liter trunk. Its mild-hybrid setup and 8.1 L/100 km consumption make it efficient for its class while offering good value for the performance.
5 seatsSedanMild_hybrid5-star safety374 hpHybrid
Mercedes-Benz E 300e
Car B
Mercedes-Benz E 300e
The Mercedes-Benz E 300e blends plug-in efficiency with brisk performance for premium buyers who split time between city commutes and longer trips. Five seats make it family-capable, though the 355-liter trunk and FWD setup temper cargo space and winter confidence.
5 seatsSedanPhev5-star safety1.5 L/100kmPlug-in hybrid
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 63 / 49
City 45 / 40
Budget / value 54 / 40
Road trip 52 / 59
Performance 35 / 34
Cargo 26 / 19
Practical 44 / 34
Premium 54 / 62
Winter 26 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz E 300e

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i Mercedes-Benz E 300e
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Pros & cons

BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i

  • Explosive acceleration and strong power (374 hp, 4.4 s 0-100 km/h).
  • Seats 5 with a 480-liter trunk for growing families and road trips.
  • Mild-hybrid efficiency; 8.1 L/100 km is efficient for its class.
  • Good value in its segment at a listed price of 54,900.

Mercedes-Benz E 300e

  • Efficient for its class with 1.5 L/100km combined consumption and ~50 km electric range when charged
  • 314 hp, 550 Nm, and 0–100 km/h in 5.7 s provide strong passing power
  • Plug-in hybrid flexibility: electric in town, gasoline support for road trips
  • Five seats suit upscale family duty

Verdict

Pick BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i if…
Lower entry price
BMW 3 Series Sedan M340i starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz E 300e if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz E 300e is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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