Comparison BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 316i (105 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 320 Cd (150 Hp) & Chevrolet Cobalt 2.4 i 16V SS (174 H.p.)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model: | 3 Series | CL | 3 Series | Cobalt |
| Generation: | 3 Series Compact (E36) | CL (C140) | 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) | Cobalt |
| Engine / modification: | 316i (105 Hp) | CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic | 320 Cd (150 Hp) | 2.4 i 16V SS (174 H.p.) |
| Production start: | 1999 year | 1996 year | 2004 year | 2006 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 1998 year | 2005 year | |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Coupe | Cabriolet | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.8 l/100 km | 21.4 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.8 l/100 km | 11.2 l/100 km | 5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 14.9 l/100 km | 6.3 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 100 l | 63 l | 49 l |
| Power: | 105 hp | 279 hp | 150 hp | 174 hp |
| Max power in: | 5300 rpm. | 5700 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 6200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h | 250 km/h | 211 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.2 sec | 8.3 sec | 9.7 sec | |
| Torque: | 165 Nm @ 2500 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 330 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 221 Nm/5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M43B19 | LE5 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1895 cm3 | 4196 cm3 | 1995 cm3 | 2384 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | |||
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | |||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | |||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7 | 11 | 17 | 10.4 |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.5 mm | 78.9 mm | 90 mm | 98 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | 92 mm | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | - | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4210 mm | 5065 mm | 4488 mm | 4584 mm |
| Width: | 1700 mm | 1912 mm | 1757 mm | 1725 mm |
| Height: | 1390 mm | 1452 mm | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2945 mm | 2725 mm | 2624 mm |
| Front track: | 1420 mm | 1614 mm | 1471 mm | 1492 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1425 mm | 1587 mm | 1483 mm | 1476 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | |||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 300 l | 505 l | 300 l | 394 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1030 l | |||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Double wishbone | Wishbone | Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent | Helical spring | The spring |
| Max weight: | 1635 kg | 2600 kg | 2025 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1150 kg | 2080 kg | 1680 kg | 1330 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.91 m | |||
| Tire size: | 185/65 R15 | 255/45 R18 | 205/55 R16 | 205/50 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R18 | 7J X 16 |