GAZ-3105 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

GAZ · 1992–1996
GAZ-3105
- Power
- 125 kW170 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.0 s
- Top speed
- 200 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,635 kg

Mercedes-Benz · 2002–2009
E-Class W211
- Power
- 378 kW514 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- -
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- City E-Class W211 Length: 4,851 mm vs 5,050 mm; Width: 1,821 mm vs 1,980 mm
In plain words
Mercedes-Benz E-Class has more power: 378 kW (514 PS) against 125 kW (170 PS) for GAZ-3105. GAZ-3105 is 199 mm longer than Mercedes-Benz E-Class (5,050 mm vs 4,851 mm). Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the older design (from 1984); GAZ-3105 arrived in 1992. Mercedes-Benz E-Class is still in production; GAZ-3105 is not. On the catalog figures, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the pick for city. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| GAZ-3105 | E-Class W211 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,050 mm198.8 in | 4,851 mm191.0 in −199 mm −7.8 in −3.9% |
| Width | 1,980 mm78.0 in | 1,821 mm71.7 in −159 mm −6.3 in −8.0% |
| Height | 1,430 mm56.3 in | 1,453 mm57.2 in +23 mm +0.9 in +1.6% |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm113.0 in | 2,854 mm112.4 in −16 mm −0.6 in −0.6% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Too long and too wide | Tight |
Difference vs GAZ-3105 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| GAZ-3105 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 3.5 · 125 kW (170 PS) | E 63 AMG (514 PS) · petrol · 378 kW (514 PS) |
| Production years | 1992–1996 | 2002–2009 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan, Coupe |
| Country | No data | Germany |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 125 kW (170 PS) 168 hp | 378 kW (514 PS) 507 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 125 kW (170 PS) 168 hp | 53–450 kW (72–612 PS) 71–603 hp |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 11.0 s | No data |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 200 km/h 124 mph | No data |
| Power per tonne | 77 kW/t 93 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | No data | Petrol |
| Engine | 3,500 cc 3.5 l | 6,200 cc · 8 cyl 6.2 l |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 5,050 mm 198.8 in | 4,851 mm 191.0 in |
| Width | 1,980 mm 78.0 in | 1,821 mm 71.7 in |
| Height | 1,430 mm 56.3 in | 1,453 mm 57.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm 113.0 in | 2,854 mm 112.4 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,635 kg 3,605 lb | No data |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | No data | ★★★★★ (2002) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (1): Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).