Comparison BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 325 ti (192 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463) G 500 V8 (296 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | G-class |
| Generation: | 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) | G-class Long (W463) |
| Engine / modification: | 325 ti (192 Hp) Automatic | G 500 V8 (296 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 1998 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Off-road vehicle |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 96 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 2 | |
| Power: | 192 hp | 296 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 232 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.2 sec | 10.2 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 456 Nm @ 2800-4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B25 | M 113.962 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 4966 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 8 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 12 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 3 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 97 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4262 mm | 4680 mm |
| Width: | 1751 mm | 1760 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2007 mm | |
| Height: | 1408 mm | 1936 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2850 mm |
| Front track: | 1474 mm | 1475 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1475 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 210 mm | |
| Approach angle: | 36 ° | |
| Departure angle: | 27 ° | |
| Climb angle: | 38.7 ° | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 310 l | 480 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | 2250 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1905 kg | 3100 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1405 kg | 2460 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 200 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 13.3 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 3640 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 265/60 R 18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 7.5 J x 18 |