BMW M3 Coupe (1986 – 1992) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors (1987 – 1993): specs compared
The BMW M3 Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 238 hp against 220 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 7.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 248 km/h against 237 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.8 L/100 km against 8.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,200 kg against 1,360 kg. At 4,656 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors is 310 mm longer than the BMW M3 Coupe.
| Specification |
BMW
M3 Coupe
1986 – 1992
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors
1987 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1992 | 1987 – 1993 |
| Body style | Coupé | Coupé |
| Variants | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 195 – 238 hp | 136 – 220 hp |
| Torque | 230 – 240 Nm | 205 – 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 6.8 s | 7.8 – 10.4 s |
| Top speed | 230 – 248 km/h | 203 – 237 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.8 – 8.8 L/100 km | 8.9 – 11.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,346 mm | 4,656 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,364 mm | 1,394 – 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,563 mm | 2,715 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,200 – 1,240 kg | 1,360 – 1,480 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.