BMW X3 xDrive30i vs Mercedes-Benz S 350 d

BMW X3 xDrive30i

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz S 350 d

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

BMW X3 xDrive30i

The 2021 BMW X3 xDrive30i blends all‑weather AWD confidence, brisk 6.1 s acceleration, and room for five with 550 L of cargo space, suiting growing families and road trips. It leans on reliability and safety strengths over hardcore performance or maximum cargo capacity, and offers good value in its segment.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safetyAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz S 350 d

The Mercedes-Benz S 350 d leans into reliability, safety, and premium comfort for growing families and road trips. Its torquey diesel is quick and efficient, while tight-city use and hard performance driving aren’t its focus.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety7 L/100km286 hp

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 75 / 75

City 44 / 25

Budget / value 58 / 39

Road trip 62 / 65

Performance 33 / 27

Cargo 38 / 36

Practical 55 / 56

Premium 49 / 69

Winter 76 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X3 xDrive30i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz S 350 d

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW X3 xDrive30i Mercedes-Benz S 350 d

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

BMW X3 xDrive30i

AWD stability supports winter and mixed‑weather driving
Room for five and 550 L cargo make family use and road trips easy
Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.1 s without excessive fuel use (8 L/100 km)
Good value in its segment at this price point
Performance‑focused drivers may want more power and sharper dynamics
Cargo needs beyond 550 L may exceed its space
Gasoline‑only powertrain lacks hybrid‑level efficiency
Seats five only; no third‑row option

Mercedes-Benz S 350 d

Premium comfort focus makes long journeys relaxing
Efficient for its class at 7 L/100 km
Effortless passing from 600 Nm diesel torque
Five seats and a 500 L trunk suit family duty
High purchase price
Less convenient for frequent tight-city driving
Diesel powertrain won’t suit petrol, hybrid, or EV seekers
Not aimed at track-style performance driving despite strong acceleration

Verdict

Pick BMW X3 xDrive30i if…

Lower entry price

BMW X3 xDrive30i starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Mercedes-Benz S 350 d if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz S 350 d puts out 286 hp vs 245 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW X3 xDrive30i

Mercedes-Benz S 350 d

Verdict

Related comparisons