Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330d (204 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 (367 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC & Mercedes-Benz E-class T-mod. (S213) E 400 (333 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | S-class | E-class |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) | S-class Coupe (C217) | E-class T-mod. (S213) |
| Engine / modification: | 330d (204 Hp) Automatic | S 400 (367 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC | E 400 (333 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2015 year | 2016 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | ||
| Coupe type: | Combi | Coupe | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.8 l/100 km | 11.7-11.4 l/100 km | 11.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km | 7.2-6.6 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.9 l/100 km | 8.9-8.3 l/100 km | 8.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 80 l | 66 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO VI | EURO VI | |
| CO2 emissions: | 208-193 g/km | 186 g/km | |
| Power: | 204 hp | 367 hp | 333 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 5500-6000 rpm. | 5250-6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 231 km/h | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.8 sec | 5.6 sec | 5.4 sec |
| Torque: | 410 Nm @ 1500 rpm. | 500 Nm/1800-4500 rpm. | 480 Nm/1200-4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M57D30 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2993 cm3 | 2996 cm3 | 3498 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | ||
| Coolant: | 10.2 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Direct injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | BiTurbo | BiTurbo |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | V engine |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 17 | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | ||
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | ||
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 7 G-TRONIC | 9 G-TRONIC |
| Length: | 4480 mm | 5027 mm | 4933 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1899 mm | 1852 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2108 mm | 1609 mm | |
| Height: | 1410 mm | 1411 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2945 mm | 2939 mm |
| Front track: | 1470 mm | 1625 mm | 1600 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1649 mm | 1609 mm |
| Front overhang: | 954 mm | 841 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1128 mm | 1153 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 400 l | 640 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | 1820 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Multi-link suspension | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2155 kg | 2540 kg | 2580 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1620 kg | 1960 kg | 1835 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.60 m | 11.90 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2100 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 245/50 R18 | 245/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | R18 | R18 |