Comparison BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 318 tds (90 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) E 280 (204 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | E-class |
| Generation: | 3 Series Compact (E36) | E-class (W210) |
| Engine / modification: | 318 tds (90 Hp) | E 280 (204 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 1996 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 2001 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.5 l/100 km | 15.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.9 l/100 km | 7.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 80 l |
| Power: | 90 hp | 204 hp |
| Max power in: | 4400 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 175 km/h | 234 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 13.9 sec | 8.5 sec |
| Torque: | 190 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M41D17 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1665 cm3 | 2799 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l | |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger / Intercooler | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 3 |
| Compression ratio: | 22 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.8 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4210 mm | 4795 mm |
| Width: | 1700 mm | 1799 mm |
| Height: | 1390 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2833 mm |
| Front track: | 1420 mm | 1543 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1425 mm | 1534 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 300 l | 520 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1030 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1675 kg | 2070 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1215 kg | 1465 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 185/65 R15 | 215/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 |