Comparison Mercedes-Benz T-mod. (S123) 240 T D (72 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 318 td (115 Hp) & BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 530d (231 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | T-mod. | 3 Series | 5 Series |
| Generation: | T-mod. (S123) | 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) | 5 Series Touring (E61) |
| Engine / modification: | 240 T D (72 Hp) | 318 td (115 Hp) | 530d (231 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1979 year | 2004 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 1985 year | 2005 year | 2007 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Combi | |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 5 | |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7.6 l/100 km | 9.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.5 l/100 km | 5.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.6 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 70 l | |
| Power: | 72 hp | 115 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 202 km/h | 244 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.5 sec | 6.9 sec | |
| Torque: | 280 Nm @ 1750 rpm. | 500 Nm @ 1750 rpm. | |
| Model Engine: | M57D30 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 cm3 | 2993 cm3 | |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.25 l | ||
| Coolant: | 9.8 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 17 | 17 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 90 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4262 mm | 4843 mm | |
| Width: | 1751 mm | 1846 mm | |
| Height: | 1408 mm | 1491 mm | |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2886 mm | |
| Front track: | 1474 mm | 1558 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1542 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 310 l | 500 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | 1650 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Pneumatic elastic element | |
| Max weight: | 1895 kg | 2280 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1400 kg | 1665 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | ||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 225/55 R16 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 16 | R16 |