Comparison Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 300 Turbo-D (147 Hp) 4MATIC & BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330 Xd (204 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | E-class | 3 Series |
| Generation: | E-class (W124) | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | E 300 Turbo-D (147 Hp) 4MATIC | 330 Xd (204 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1993 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 1995 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.7 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 147 hp | 204 hp |
| Max power in: | 4600 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 198 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.8 sec | 7.9 sec |
| Torque: | 273 Nm @ 2400 rpm. | 410 Nm @ 1500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M57D30 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 3000 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.2 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | Turbocharger |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 22 | 17 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4740 mm | 4480 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Height: | 1451 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2800 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1501 mm | 1470 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1485 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 520 l | 435 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2175 kg | 2220 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1700 kg | 1725 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 |