Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318d (115 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | SL |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) | SL (R129, facelift 1998) |
| Engine / modification: | 318d (115 Hp) Automatic | AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2001 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| Power: | 115 hp | 354 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 199 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.3 sec | 5.9 sec |
| Torque: | 265 Nm @ 1750 rpm. | 530 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M47D20 | M 113 E 55/M 113.985 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1951 cm3 | 5439 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l | |
| Coolant: | 7.9 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 3 |
| Compression ratio: | 19 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 97 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4470 mm | 4499 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1812 mm |
| Height: | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2515 mm |
| Front track: | 1480 mm | 1553 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1495 mm | 1545 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 265 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1895 kg | 2210 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1395 kg | 1815 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | Front wheel tires: 245/40 ZR 18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 15 | Front wheel rims: 8.5 J x 18 H 2 |