BMW Serija 8 E31 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124?

1989–1999 vs 1984–1995 · Coupe vs Sedan/Wagon/Coupe

In short

Length: Serija 8 E31 4,780 mm, E-Klasa W124 4,765 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Serija 8 E31 320 l, E-Klasa W124 520 l.
Lowest consumption: Serija 8 E31 12.4 l/100 km, E-Klasa W124 7 l/100 km.
Power: Serija 8 E31 210–280 kW, E-Klasa W124 55–235 kW.
Standard equipment: Serija 8 E31 23 items (Base), E-Klasa W124 14 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW Serija 8 E311989–1999 · 7 engines · Base, Individual, Sport, M TechnicSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W1241984–1995 · 13 engines · Standard, Sportline, Classic, EleganceSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW Serija 8 E311989–1999no listings	Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W1241984–1995no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,780 mm	Length4,655 mm–4,765 mm
Width	Width1,855 mm	Width1,740 mm–1,796 mm
Height	Height1,340 mm	Height1,391 mm–1,490 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,684 mm	Wheelbase2,715 mm–2,800 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–155 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume320 l	Trunk volume450 l–520 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,790 kg–1,900 kg	Curb weight1,330 kg–1,700 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank90 l	Fuel tank70 l–90 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1989–1999	Production years1984–1995
Body type	Body typeCoupe	Body typeSedan, Wagon, Coupe
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines13
Power	Power210–280 kW (286–381 hp)	Power55–235 kW (75–320 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)4.0–5.6	Displacement (l)2.0–5.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption12.4 l/100 km · 840Ci	Lowest consumption7 l/100 km · 200 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 850CSi 5.6	Best 0–100 km/h6.1 s · E 500
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim23 · Base	Items in the base trim14 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · Individual	Items in the top trim26 · Avantgarde
Equipment · Comfort6 · 3
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 2
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
Equipment · Safety4 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 1
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 8 E31 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124?

Length: BMW Serija 8 E31 4,780 mm, Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124 4,765 mm (a 15 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,684 vs 2,800 mm. Boot: 320 vs 520 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 8 E31 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124?

The most frugal BMW Serija 8 E31 uses 12.4 l/100 km (840Ci); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124 7 l/100 km (200 D).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 8 E31 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124?

The strongest BMW Serija 8 E31 makes 280 kW (381 hp) (850CSi 5.6); the strongest Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124 235 kW (320 hp) (E 500).

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