Mercedes-Benz E 200 vs BMW X3 sDrive30i — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz E 200

Suv · Gasoline

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BMW X3 sDrive30i

Suv · Gasoline · RWD

Mercedes-Benz E 200

Car A

Mercedes-Benz E 200

The Mercedes-Benz E 200 suits growing families and road trips, with signals emphasizing reliability and safety. Strong 540 L cargo capacity and efficient-for-class fuel use help it deliver good value in its segment.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety6.5 L/100km

BMW X3 sDrive30i

Car B

BMW X3 sDrive30i

A well-rounded RWD SUV that balances family practicality and efficiency with confident everyday performance. Strong reliability and safety signals make it an easy pick for growing families and road trips.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety252 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 75 / 75

City 34 / 44

Budget / value 58 / 58

Road trip 65 / 57

Performance 27 / 34

Cargo 38 / 38

Practical 56 / 55

Premium 56 / 49

Winter 40 / 44

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz E 200 · Orange = BMW X3 sDrive30i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz E 200 BMW X3 sDrive30i

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz E 200

Seating for five and a 540 L trunk suit growing families and luggage-heavy trips
Combined 6.5 L/100 km consumption is efficient for its class
Signals favor reliability and safety for daily duty
Priced to offer good value in its segment
Not tuned for performance driving despite respectable 0–100 km/h in 6.5 s
Less convenient for tight city errands than smaller cars
Petrol-only configuration here; no hybrid or EV option in this data
Upfront price still higher than compact-segment alternatives

BMW X3 sDrive30i

Reliability and safety rank highly for stress-free family use
Efficient for its class at 8 L/100 km, helpful for commuting and trips
Practical 5-seat layout with a usable 550 L cargo area
Good value in its segment around 45,000
Rear-wheel drive only; those wanting all-weather traction may prefer AWD
Cargo space is adequate but not the roomiest if you haul bulky gear often
Gasoline powertrain only; no hybrid or electric efficiency benefits
Not aimed at performance driving despite a quick 0-100 km/h time

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz E 200 if…

Best fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz E 200 uses 6.5 L/100km vs 8.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick BMW X3 sDrive30i if…

More power

BMW X3 sDrive30i puts out 252 hp vs 197 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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