Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463) G 230 (126 Hp) 4MATIC
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | G-class |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) | G-class Long (W463) |
| Engine / modification: | 330i (231 Hp) | G 230 (126 Hp) 4MATIC |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 1993 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1994 year |
| Coupe type: | Off-road vehicle | |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 12.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 96 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 126 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 145 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.7 sec | 18.7 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 190 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | M 102.989 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 2298 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 5 l |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 80.2 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 |
| Length: | 4478 mm | 4635 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1690 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1932 mm | |
| Height: | 1409 mm | 1936 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2850 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1425 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1425 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | |
| Max weight: | 2000 kg | 2950 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1500 kg | 2195 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 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 | 205/80 R 16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 6 J x 16 |