BMW 3 Series Coupe (1999 – 2003) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors (1998 – 2000): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 231 hp against 218 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 8.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 237 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.2 L/100 km against 9.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,285 kg against 1,450 kg. At 4,569 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors is 78 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Coupe.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Coupe
1999 – 2003
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors
1998 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2003 | 1998 – 2000 |
| Body style | Coupé | Convertible |
| Variants | 16 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 118 – 231 hp | 136 – 218 hp |
| Torque | 180 – 300 Nm | 190 – 308 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 12.2 s | 8.3 – 12.8 s |
| Top speed | 203 – 250 km/h | 200 – 237 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 10.1 L/100 km | 9.4 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,491 mm | 4,569 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,369 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,285 – 1,465 kg | 1,450 – 1,620 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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