Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) 316i (99 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330i (231 Hp) Automatic & Aro 24 2.3 i (5 dr) (100 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz | BMW | Aro |
| Model: | 3 Series | SL | 3 Series | 24 |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E30) | SL (R129) | 3 Series Touring (E46) | 24 |
| Engine / modification: | 316i (99 Hp) Automatic | 300 SL (190 Hp) | 330i (231 Hp) Automatic | 2.3 i (5 dr) (100 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1988 year | 1989 year | 2000 year | 1993 year |
| Production end: | 1994 year | 1993 year | 2001 year | 1996 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Roadster | Combi | Off-road vehicle |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.9 l/100 km | 14.2 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.5 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.8 l/100 km | 10.3 l/100 km | 9.8 l/100 km | 12 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | |||
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 63 l | 95 l | |
| Emission standard: | Euro 1 | |||
| Power: | 99 hp | 190 hp | 231 hp | 100 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 5700 rpm. | 5900 rpm. | 4800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 175 km/h | 228 km/h | 247 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 15.7 sec | 9.3 sec | 7.2 sec | |
| Torque: | 141 Nm @ 4250 rpm. | 260 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 172 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M40B16 | M 103.984 | M54B30 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1596 cm3 | 2960 cm3 | 2979 cm3 | 2300 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.0 l | 6.5 l | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 11.5 l | 8.4 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 2 | |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2 | 10.2 | 8.4 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 80.2 mm | 89.6 mm | 79.4 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88.5 mm | 84 mm | 96 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Part time 4x4 |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5 | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4321 mm | 4470 mm | 4478 mm | 4138 mm |
| Width: | 1641 mm | 1812 mm | 1739 mm | 1775 mm |
| Height: | 1379 mm | 1303 mm | 1409 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2515 mm | 2725 mm | 2350 mm |
| Front track: | 1410 mm | 1535 mm | 1471 mm | 1445 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 mm | 1523 mm | 1483 mm | 1445 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | |||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 371 l | 265 l | 435 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | |||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Double wishbone | ||
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | ||
| Max weight: | 1670 kg | 2040-2090 kg | 2010 kg | 2300 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Drum |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1190 kg | 1650-1700 kg | 1470 kg | 1550 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | |||
| Tire size: | 195/65 R14 | 225/55 ZR 16 | 225/45 R17 | 225/80 R15 Q |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 | 8 J x 16 H 2 | 8J x 17 |