Comparison BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 318i (115 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350 d (286 Hp) 9G-TRONIC & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 320i (150 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 320 Ci (170 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463) G 300 (170 Hp) 4MATIC
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz | BMW | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | S-class | 3 Series | 3 Series | G-class |
| Generation: | 3 Series Convertible (E36) | S-class (W223) | 3 Series Convertible (E36) | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) | G-class Long (W463) |
| Engine / modification: | 318i (115 Hp) Automatic | S 350 d (286 Hp) 9G-TRONIC | 320i (150 Hp) Automatic | 320 Ci (170 Hp) | G 300 (170 Hp) 4MATIC |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 2020 year | 1993 year | 2003 year | 1993 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 1995 year | 2006 year | 1997 year | |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Sedan | Cabriolet | Coupe | Off-road vehicle |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | ||||
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.1 l/100 km | 15.0 l/100 km | 19 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.4 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km | 13.4 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.2 l/100 km | 10.0 l/100 km | |||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.22 | 0.32 | |||
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 65 l | 62 l | 63 l | 96 l |
| AdBlue tank: | 25 l | ||||
| Combined fuel consumption (WLTP): | 6.4-7.7 l/100 km | ||||
| Emission standard: | Euro 6D-ISC-FCM | Euro 4 | |||
| Power: | 115 hp | 286 hp | 150 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 3400-4600 rpm. | 5900 rpm. | 6100 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 194 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 207 km/h | 226 km/h | 165 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.5 sec | 6.4 sec | 11.0 sec | 8.3 sec | 14.2 sec |
| CO2 emissions (WLTP): | 168-201 g/km | ||||
| Torque: | 168 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm. | 190 Nm @ 4700 rpm. | 210 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 235 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M43B18 | OM 656.929 | M50B20 | M54B22TU | M 103.987 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1796 cm3 | 2925 cm3 | 1991 cm3 | 2171 cm3 | 2960 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | 8.5 l | 6.5 l | 6.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | 12 l | 10.5 l | 8.4 l | 7.8 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection | Multi-point indirect injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7 | 15.5 | 11 | 10.8 | 9.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 81 mm | 92.4 mm | 66 mm | 72 mm | 80.2 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 82 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 9G-TRONIC | 5 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |||
| Length: | 4435 mm | 5179 mm | 4435 mm | 4488 mm | 4635 mm |
| Width: | 1710 mm | 1921-1954 mm | 1710 mm | 1757 mm | 1690 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2109 mm | 1947 mm | |||
| Height: | 1350 mm | 1503 mm | 1350 mm | 1369 mm | 1936 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 3106 mm | 2700 mm | 2725 mm | 2850 mm |
| Front track: | 1410 mm | 1660 mm | 1410 mm | 1471 mm | 1425 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 mm | 1688 mm | 1420 mm | 1483 mm | 1425 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm | ||
| Approach angle: | 14.7 ° | ||||
| Departure angle: | 15.9 ° | ||||
| Ramp angle: | 10.8 ° | ||||
| Front overhang: | 877 mm | ||||
| Rear overhang: | 1196 mm | ||||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 230 l | 540 l | 230 l | 410 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Pneumatic suspension | Wishbone | McPherson | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Pneumatic suspension | Helical spring | ||
| Max weight: | 1770 kg | 2720 kg | 1805 kg | 1895 kg | 2950 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc | Drum | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1370 kg | 1945 kg | 1445 kg | 1395 kg | 2220 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 75 kg | |||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5-11.4 m | ||||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2100 kg | ||||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||||
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | ||||
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | Front wheel tires: 255/50 R18; 255/45 R19; 255/40 R20 | 205/60 R15 | 205/55 R16 | 205/80 R 16 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 8J x 18; 8.5J x 19; 9J x 20 | R15 | 7J x 16 | 6 J x 16 |