BMW M3 Coupe (2007 – 2011) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors (2005 – 2009): specs compared

The BMW M3 Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 388 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 5.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 306 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors uses less fuel, from 6.5 L/100 km against 11.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,450 kg against 1,530 kg. The BMW M3 Coupe dates from 2007 – 2011, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors from 2005 – 2009.

Specification BMW M3 Coupe BMW M3 Coupe 2007 – 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors 2005 – 2009
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2007 – 2011 2005 – 2009
Body style Coupé Coupé
Variants 3 13
Fuel Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 420 – 450 hp 150 – 388 hp
Torque 400 – 440 Nm 240 – 530 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.4 – 4.8 s 5.2 – 10.4 s
Top speed 249 – 306 km/h 217 – 250 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 11.2 – 12.7 L/100 km 6.5 – 11.4 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,615 mm 4,643 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,740 mm
Height 1,417 mm 1,412 – 1,415 mm
Wheelbase 2,761 mm 1,661 – 2,718 mm
Curb weight 1,530 – 1,600 kg 1,450 – 1,660 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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