Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) 330d (245 Hp) xDrive Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | S-class | 3 Series |
| Generation: | S-class (W140, facelift 1994) | 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) |
| Engine / modification: | S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC | 330d (245 Hp) xDrive Automatic |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 61 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 178 g/km | |
| Power: | 279 hp | 245 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h | 247 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 6.0 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 520 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 119.981 | N57D30OL |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 2993 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 16.5 l | 7.9 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger / Intercooler | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 16.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 G-TRONIC | 6 |
| Length: | 5113 mm | 4531 mm |
| Width: | 1886 mm | 1817 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1989 mm | |
| Height: | 1486 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3040 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1606 mm | 1500 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1579 mm | 1529 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 460 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent, spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2640 kg | 2170 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1990 kg | 1650 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.18 m | 11.8 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 225/45 R17 91W |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | 8J x 17 |