Comparison Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 420 CDI (306 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC & BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 320 Ci (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | GL | 3 Series |
| Generation: | GL (X164) | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | GL 420 CDI (306 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC | 320 Ci (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2006 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 2009 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | SUV | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.6 l/100 km | 12.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.2 l/100 km | 6.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.6 l/100 km | 9.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.37 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 307 g/km | |
| Power: | 306 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 3600 rpm. | 6100 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h | 224 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.6 sec | 8.5 sec |
| Torque: | 700 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 210 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B22 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3996 cm3 | 2171 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | BiTurbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 17 | 10.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm | 72 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7 G-TRONIC | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 5088 mm | 4480 mm |
| Width: | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Height: | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3075 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1645 mm | 1470 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1648 mm | 1485 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 620 l | 435 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2300 l | 1345 l |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 3250 kg | 1970 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 2475 kg | 1440 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 3500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | 275/55 R19 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R19 | 7J x 16 |