Comparison Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) E 350 V6 (272 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic & BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 316d (116 Hp) & BMW 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (E81) 120i (170 Hp) Steptronic & Audi A6 (4B,C5) 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | E-class | 3 Series | 1 Series | A6 |
| Generation: | E-class (W211) | 3 Series Touring (F31) | 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (E81) | A6 (4B,C5) |
| Engine / modification: | E 350 V6 (272 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic | 316d (116 Hp) | 120i (170 Hp) Steptronic | 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 2004 year | 2012 year | 2007 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 2006 year | 2015 year | 2011 year | 2001 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.5 l/100 km | 5.6-5.8 l/100 km | 8.9 l/100 km | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8 l/100 km | 3.9-4.1 l/100 km | 5.3 l/100 km | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.4 l/100 km | 4.5-4.7 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km | 8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 57 l | 53 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | Euro 3 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 119-123 g/km | 155 g/km | 216 g/km | |
| Power: | 272 hp | 116 hp | 170 hp | 180 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 6700 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 200 km/h | 222 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.1 sec | 11.2 sec | 8.3 sec | 8.9 sec |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 2500 rpm. | 260 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. | 210 Nm @ 4250 rpm. | 370 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 272.964 | N47D20 | N43B20 | AKE, BAU, BDH |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3498 cm3 | 1995 cm3 | 1995 cm3 | 2496 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.0 l | 5.2 l | 4.25 l | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 10-10.5 l | 7-7.7 l | 7.8 l | 6.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Direct injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | - | - | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.7 | 16.5 | 12 | 18.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm | 90 mm | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92.9 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 6 Steptronic | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 | ||
| Length: | 4818 mm | 4624 mm | 4239 mm | 4796 mm |
| Width: | 1822 mm | 1811 mm | 1748 mm | 1810 mm |
| Height: | 1430 mm | 1429 mm | 1421 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2854 mm | 2810 mm | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1577 mm | 1543 mm | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1570 mm | 1583 mm | 1493 mm | 1569 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | 145 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 540 l | 495 l | 330 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1500 l | 1150 l | 551 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Independent torsion bar, double wishbone | Double wishbone | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | Multi-link independent | Multi-link independent | Semi-independent, spring |
| Max weight: | 2300 kg | 2025 kg | 1810 kg | 2225 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1705 kg | 1475 kg | 1310 kg | 1675 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 75 kg | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | |||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m | 11.3 m | 10.7 m | 11.68 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | 1600 kg | 1200 kg | 1900 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 745 kg | 680 kg | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 75 kg | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/55 R16 | 205/60 R16 92W; 225/55 R16; 225/50 R17; 255/45 R17; 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18; 225/40 R19; 255/35 R19 | 205/55 R16 87 V | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 7J x 16; 7.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 8.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 18; 8J x 19; 8.5J x 19 | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16 |