Comparison · European Market

BMW 4 Series vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Side-by-side reliability, price, and known-issue comparison for the European used-car market. Composite scores come from TÜV (Germany), ADAC (pan-European), and NHTSA (US-sold variants).

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BMW 4 Series

2015–2017
Reliability composite
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/ 100
No data
Catalogue price range
€40,750–€59,300
Documented issues
0
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2015–2017
Reliability composite
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/ 100
No data
Catalogue price range
€51,800–€104,300
Documented issues
0
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Bottom Line

These two are statistically tied on reliability composite. Decide based on the issue list, drive preference, and ownership cost projections — both are reasonable buys with similar long-term risk profiles. Plug your specific listing into the analyzer to factor in mileage, asking price, and current service history.

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BMW 4 Series reliability
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