Comparison BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 316i (105 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | CL |
| Generation: | 3 Series Compact (E36) | CL (C140) |
| Engine / modification: | 316i (105 Hp) | CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1999 year | 1996 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 1998 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.8 l/100 km | 21.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.8 l/100 km | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 14.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 100 l |
| Power: | 105 hp | 279 hp |
| Max power in: | 5300 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.2 sec | 8.3 sec |
| Torque: | 165 Nm @ 2500 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M43B19 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1895 cm3 | 4196 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4210 mm | 5065 mm |
| Width: | 1700 mm | 1912 mm |
| Height: | 1390 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2945 mm |
| Front track: | 1420 mm | 1614 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1425 mm | 1587 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 300 l | 505 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1030 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 1635 kg | 2600 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1150 kg | 2080 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.91 m | |
| Tire size: | 185/65 R15 | 255/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R18 |