BMW X3 M40i vs Mercedes-Benz E 300

BMW X3 M40i

Suv · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz E 300

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

BMW X3 M40i

The BMW X3 M40i blends five-seat SUV practicality with serious pace for growing families and road trips. At $59,900, its 360 hp and 4.5 s 0-100 km/h deliver good value in its segment, with 9 L/100 km reasonable for the performance.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety360 hp

Car B

Mercedes-Benz E 300

The Mercedes-Benz E 300 suits growing families and road trips, pairing a reliability and safety focus with brisk petrol performance. Five seats and a 540 L trunk add usability, while urban efficiency and price may be sticking points.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety8.7 L/100km

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 75 / 75

City 28 / 29

Budget / value 50 / 50

Road trip 65 / 65

Performance 30 / 28

Cargo 38 / 38

Practical 53 / 54

Premium 61 / 59

Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X3 M40i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz E 300

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW X3 M40i Mercedes-Benz E 300

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Pros & cons

BMW X3 M40i

Very quick acceleration (0-100 km/h in 4.5 s) for confident passing
550 L cargo space and five seats suit family use and road trips
Good value in its segment at $59,900 given its performance
Reasonable fuel use for this power level (9 L/100 km combined)
You need a third row or seven seats
SUV size is less ideal for tight city driving
You want an electrified or plug-in option; this is gasoline-only
Despite strong power, it is not aimed at hardcore track driving

Mercedes-Benz E 300

Reliability and safety are key strengths in this model’s profile.
Five seats and a 540 L trunk support family duties and longer journeys.
0–100 km/h in 5.7 s for confident highway merging and overtakes.
Good value in its segment for a premium petrol car with this level of pace.
8.7 L/100 km combined consumption can add up in city traffic.
Not aimed at performance driving; enthusiasts may want more edge.
Approx. 60,000 pricing sits firmly in the premium bracket.
Best fit is highway and family use rather than dense city commuting.

Verdict

Pick BMW X3 M40i if…

Lower entry price

BMW X3 M40i starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Mercedes-Benz E 300 if…

Performance & capability

Mercedes-Benz E 300 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW X3 M40i

Mercedes-Benz E 300

Verdict

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