Comparison Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) E 400 CDI V8 (260 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 320i (129 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | E-class | 3 Series |
| Generation: | E-class (W211) | 3 Series Sedan (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | E 400 CDI V8 (260 Hp) Automatic | 320i (129 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 1985 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1991 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.5 l/100 km | 13.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.1 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.4 l/100 km | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| Power: | 260 hp | 129 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 197 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.9 sec | 10.6 sec |
| Torque: | 560 Nm @ 1600 rpm. | 164 Nm @ 4300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | OM 628.961 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3996 cm3 | 1991 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.5-9.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 15.3 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 18.5 | 8.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm | 66 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4818 mm | 4325 mm |
| Width: | 1822 mm | 1645 mm |
| Height: | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2854 mm | 2570 mm |
| Front track: | 1577 mm | 1405 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1570 mm | 1415 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 540 l | 425 l |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Helical spring |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2360 kg | 1620 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1835 kg | 1160 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | 245/45 R17 | 195/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 | R14 |