Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors (1999 – 2002) vs BMW 3 Series Coupe (1999 – 2003): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 279 hp against 231 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.3 s against 6.5 s. The BMW 3 Series Coupe uses less fuel, from 7.2 L/100 km against 9.3 L/100 km. At 4,569 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors is 78 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Coupe.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors
1999 – 2002
|
BMW
3 Series Coupe
1999 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2002 | 1999 – 2003 |
| Body style | Coupé | Coupé |
| Variants | 8 | 16 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 279 hp | 118 – 231 hp |
| Torque | 190 – 400 Nm | 180 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 – 11.5 s | 6.5 – 12.2 s |
| Top speed | 204 – 250 km/h | 203 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.3 – 11.2 L/100 km | 7.2 – 10.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,569 mm | 4,491 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,369 – 1,379 mm | 1,369 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,275 – 1,455 kg | 1,285 – 1,465 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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