Comparison BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 318i (143 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463) 500 GE V8 (241 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | G-class |
| Generation: | 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) | G-class Long (W463) |
| Engine / modification: | 318i (143 Hp) Automatic | 500 GE V8 (241 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 1993 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1993 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Off-road vehicle |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 96 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 1 | |
| Power: | 143 hp | 241 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 206 km/h | 175 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.1 sec | 10.5 sec |
| Torque: | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 375 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N42B20 | M 117.965 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 cm3 | 4973 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.25 l | 8.2 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 4 |
| Length: | 4488 mm | 4670 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1810 mm |
| Height: | 1369 mm | 1963 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2850 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 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): | 300 l | 480 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2250 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1810 kg | 3050 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1385 kg | 2370 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%): | 3050 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 265/70 R 16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 7.5 J x 16 |