Comparison Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 (381 Hp) & BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | E-class | 3 Series |
| Generation: | E-class (W124) | 3 Series (E21) |
| Engine / modification: | AMG E 60 (381 Hp) | 323i (143 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1993 year | 1978 year |
| Production end: | 1994 year | 1982 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.1 l/100 km | 12.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.9 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 58 l |
| Power: | 381 hp | 143 hp |
| Max power in: | 5600 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 190 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.4 sec | 9.5 sec |
| Torque: | 470 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 190 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M20 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 5956 cm3 | 2316 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | Bosch K-Jetronic |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 9.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 94.8 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 100 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 3 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | |
| Length: | 4750 mm | 4355 mm |
| Width: | 1796 mm | 1610 mm |
| Height: | 1408 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2800 mm | 2563 mm |
| Front track: | 1538 mm | 1366 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1529 mm | 1373 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 404 l |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Hydro-pneumatic element | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2160 kg | 1540 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1710 kg | 1110 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.7 m | 9.5 m |
| Tire size: | 225/55 ZR16 | 185/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 16 | R13 |