Comparison Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 420 (286 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318d (115 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | E-class | 3 Series |
| Generation: | E-class (W124) | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | E 420 (286 Hp) | 318d (115 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1993 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 1993 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.8 l/100 km | 5.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 286 hp | 115 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 204 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.2 sec | 10.7 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 265 Nm @ 1750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M119 | M47D20 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 1951 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l | |
| Coolant: | 7.9 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 19 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4740 mm | 4470 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Height: | 1431 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2800 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1501 mm | 1480 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1491 mm | 1495 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 520 l | 410 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2170 kg | 1895 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1720 kg | 1395 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 215/55 R16 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 15 |