Comparison Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) E 400 CDI V8 (260 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 320i (129 Hp) & Audi A6 (4F,C6 facelift 2008) 2.0 TDI (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | E-class | 3 Series | A6 |
| Generation: | E-class (W211) | 3 Series Sedan (E30) | A6 (4F,C6 facelift 2008) |
| Engine / modification: | E 400 CDI V8 (260 Hp) Automatic | 320i (129 Hp) | 2.0 TDI (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 1985 year | 2008 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1991 year | 2011 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.5 l/100 km | 13.0 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.1 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km | 4.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.4 l/100 km | 9.5 l/100 km | 5.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 55 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 149 g/km | ||
| Power: | 260 hp | 129 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 4200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 197 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.9 sec | 10.6 sec | 8.9 sec |
| Torque: | 560 Nm @ 1600 rpm. | 164 Nm @ 4300 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | OM 628.961 | CAHA | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 3996 cm3 | 1991 cm3 | 1968 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.5-9.5 l | 4.3 l | |
| Coolant: | 15.3 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 18.5 | 8.8 | 18 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm | 66 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4818 mm | 4325 mm | 4927 mm |
| Width: | 1822 mm | 1645 mm | 1855 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2030 mm | ||
| Height: | 1430 mm | 1380 mm | 1459 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2854 mm | 2570 mm | 2843 mm |
| Front track: | 1577 mm | 1405 mm | 1612 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1570 mm | 1415 mm | 1618 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 117 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 540 l | 425 l | 546 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 546 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Helical spring | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | Helical spring | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
| Max weight: | 2360 kg | 1620 kg | 2145 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1835 kg | 1160 kg | 1565 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m | 11.9 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 245/45 R17 | 195/65 R14 | 205/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 | R14 | 7J x 16 |