Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198) 300 SL (215 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 320i (150 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | SL | 3 Series |
| Generation: | SL Coupe (W198) | 3 Series Convertible (E36) |
| Engine / modification: | 300 SL (215 Hp) | 320i (150 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1954 year | 1993 year |
| Production end: | 1957 year | 1995 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.5 l/100 km | 10.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 62 l |
| Power: | 215 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5900 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 260 km/h | 207 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10 sec | 11.0 sec |
| Torque: | 275 Nm @ 4600 rpm. | 190 Nm @ 4700 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 198.980 | M50B20 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 1991 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 15 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 15.5 l | 10.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.55 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm | 66 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | |
| Length: | 4520 mm | 4435 mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Height: | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2400 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1385 mm | 1410 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1435 mm | 1420 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 130 mm | 145 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 230 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1515 kg | 1805 kg |
| Front brakes: | Drum | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1295 kg | 1445 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.5 m | |
| Tire size: | 165/90 R 15 | 205/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 5 K x 15 | R15 |