Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 316d (116 Hp) Steptronic & Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) E 420 (210.072) (279 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) E 230 (210.037) (150 Hp)
Add car |
Remove car |
Remove car |
Remove car |
| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | E-class | E-class |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (F30) | E-class (W210) | E-class (W210) |
| Engine / modification: | 316d (116 Hp) Steptronic | E 420 (210.072) (279 Hp) | E 230 (210.037) (150 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2012 year | 1996 year | 1995 year |
| Production end: | 2015 year | 1997 year | 1997 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 5.4 l/100 km | 13.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 3.8-3.9 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 4.4 l/100 km | 10.7 l/100 km | 9.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 57 l | 80 l | 65 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 116-117 g/km | ||
| Power: | 116 hp | 279 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 5700 rpm. | 5400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 202 km/h | 250 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.2 sec | 7 sec | 10.5 sec |
| Torque: | 260 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 220 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N47D20 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 cm3 | 4196 cm3 | 2295 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.2 l | ||
| Coolant: | 7-7.7 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 16.5 | 11 | 10.4 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 78.9 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 92 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 8 Steptronic | 5 | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4624 mm | 4795 mm | 4795 mm |
| Width: | 1811 mm | 1799 mm | 1799 mm |
| Height: | 1429 mm | 1418 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2810 mm | 2833 mm | 2833 mm |
| Front track: | 1543 mm | 1540 mm | 1548 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1583 mm | 1531 mm | 1542 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 480 l | 500 l | 520 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent, spring | Double wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1980 kg | 2220 kg | 1950 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1430 kg | 1690 kg | 1450 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.3 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 745 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/60 R16; 225/55 R16; 225/50 R17; 255/45 R17; 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18; 225/40 R19; 255/35 R19 | 215/55 R16 | 195/65 HR15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16; 7.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 8.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 18; 8J x 19; 8.5J x 19 |