Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 320i (125 Hp) Automatic & Audi A6 Avant (4B,C5) 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 220 (150 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | A6 | E-class |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E30) | A6 Avant (4B,C5) | E-class (W124) |
| Engine / modification: | 320i (125 Hp) Automatic | 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | E 220 (150 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1982 year | 1998 year | 1993 year |
| Production end: | 1985 year | 2000 year | 1996 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.0 l/100 km | 11.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.5 l/100 km | 7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.6 l/100 km | 8.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 70 l | 70 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 240 g/km | ||
| Power: | 125 hp | 150 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 196 km/h | 208 km/h | 205 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.4 sec | 11.3 sec | 10.6 sec |
| Torque: | 170 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 310 Nm/1500-3200 rpm. | 210 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 111 E 22 / 111.960 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1990 cm3 | 2496 cm3 | 2199 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.0 l | 5.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 6.0 l | 8.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Pump-nozzle (Unit Injector) | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 19.5 | 10 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 86.6 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78.3 mm | 89.9 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4321 mm | 4796 mm | 4740 mm |
| Width: | 1641 mm | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Height: | 1379 mm | 1479 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2759 mm | 2800 mm |
| Front track: | 1410 mm | 1540 mm | 1501 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 mm | 1569 mm | 1491 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 125 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 425 l | 455 l | 520 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1590 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 1540 kg | 2295 kg | 1960 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1100 kg | 1715 kg | 1370 kg |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.68 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 195/60 R14 | 205/60 R15 | Front wheel tires: 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 | 6J x 15 | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 15 |