Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors (2009 – 2012) vs BMW M3 Coupe (2010 – 2013): specs compared
The BMW M3 Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 420 hp against 408 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 5.1 s. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 11.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,560 kg against 1,580 kg. At 4,699 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors is 84 mm longer than the BMW M3 Coupe.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors
2009 – 2012
|
BMW
M3 Coupe
2010 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2012 | 2010 – 2013 |
| Body style | Coupé | Coupé |
| Variants | 16 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 170 – 408 hp | 420 hp |
| Torque | 270 – 620 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.1 – 8.5 s | 4.6 – 4.8 s |
| Top speed | 233 – 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.9 – 10.9 L/100 km | 11.2 – 12.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,699 mm | 4,615 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,803 mm |
| Height | 1,397 mm | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,758 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,560 – 1,795 kg | 1,580 – 1,600 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.