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Suv · Diesel · AWD
Mercedes-Benz E 250d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz E 250d
A diesel Mercedes-Benz with strong efficiency and a very usable 540 L trunk, the E 250d suits growing families and long-distance drivers. It prioritizes economy and practicality over city convenience or performance thrills.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety5 L/100km194 hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Car B
BMW X3 xDrive20d
A well-rounded diesel AWD SUV for growing families and road trips, pairing efficient consumption with usable space. Performance is adequate rather than sporty, and cargo capacity is good but not class-leading.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safetyAWD
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 74 / 75
City 36 / 49
Budget / value 56 / 60
Road trip 65 / 61
Performance 27 / 33
Cargo 38 / 38
Practical 57 / 57
Premium 57 / 48
Winter 40 / 76

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz E 250d · Orange = BMW X3 xDrive20d

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz E 250d BMW X3 xDrive20d
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz E 250d

  • Efficient for its class at 5 L/100 km, ideal for long commutes and road trips
  • 540 L trunk and five seats accommodate family gear and passengers
  • 400 Nm torque and 6.6 s 0–100 km/h enable confident overtakes
  • Good value in its segment considering space, efficiency, and pace at this price

BMW X3 xDrive20d

  • Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km
  • AWD traction suits winter and mixed conditions
  • Seats 5 with a 550 L boot for family use and trips
  • Good value in its segment around the 45,000 price point

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz E 250d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz E 250d uses 5.0 L/100km vs 5.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW X3 xDrive20d if…
All-wheel drive
BMW X3 xDrive20d's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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