Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230, facelift 2008) AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (670 Hp) SPEEDSHIFT
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | SL |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) | SL Coupe (R230, facelift 2008) |
| Engine / modification: | 330i (231 Hp) | AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (670 Hp) SPEEDSHIFT |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2008 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2009 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 4 |
| Power: | 231 hp | 670 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 320 , Electronically limited km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.5 sec | 3.9 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 1000 Nm @ 2200-4200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | M 275.983 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 5980 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 9.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 12 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 3 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 SPEEDSHIFT | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4471 mm | 4589 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1960 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1932 mm | |
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2560 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1684 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1658 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 235 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 339 l | |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | |
| Max weight: | 1930 kg | 2100 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1430 kg | 1870 kg |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 75 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | 14.5 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 730 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | Front wheel tires: 265/35 R 19 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | Front wheel rims: R 19 |