Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2016 BMW X3 BMW X3 2020

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $83,945

BMW X3 M Competition   
Difference: $21,280

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162020
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimAMG E63 SM Competition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $104,300 $76,900
Navigation system   1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Temporary spare tire   150
Sunshades, second row   250
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Navigation system   1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Temporary spare tire   140
Sunshades, second row   230
Heated front seats   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 0 6,050
Options (change) 0 5,570
Destination 925 995
Total Price $105,225 $83,945

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz E-Class dealer quotes or BMW X3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 M Competition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,729
Model Year20162020
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimAMG E63 SM Competition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine577hp V8503hp I6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-21
Total Price$105,225$83,945
Adjustments for Features-17,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,355$83,945

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162020
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimAMG E63 SM Competition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power front side windows$250 
Power liftgate$350 
Power locks$275 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Air conditioning$900 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear defrost$200 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power mirrors$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$23,395$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$17,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-16,6300

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162020
ModelE-ClassX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in112.8 in
Length192.7 in185.9 in
Width73.0 in74.4 in
Height58.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,665 lb.4,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.4 ft362.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M Competition

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed850No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Wagons, Coupes, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.