Comparison Mercedes-Benz T-mod. (S123) 240 T D (72 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 318 td (115 Hp) & BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 530d (231 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63 (585 Hp) MCT
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | T-mod. | 3 Series | 5 Series | SL |
| Generation: | T-mod. (S123) | 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) | 5 Series Touring (E61) | SL (R231) |
| Engine / modification: | 240 T D (72 Hp) | 318 td (115 Hp) | 530d (231 Hp) | AMG SL 63 (585 Hp) MCT |
| Production start: | 1979 year | 2004 year | 2005 year | 2014 year |
| Production end: | 1985 year | 2005 year | 2007 year | 2015 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Combi | Roadster | |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 5 | 2 | |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 2 | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7.6 l/100 km | 9.8 l/100 km | 13.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.5 l/100 km | 5.4 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.6 l/100 km | 9.9 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 70 l | 75 l | |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 | |||
| CO2 emissions: | 231 g/km | |||
| Power: | 72 hp | 115 hp | 231 hp | 585 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 202 km/h | 244 km/h | 250 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.5 sec | 6.9 sec | 4.2 sec | |
| Torque: | 280 Nm @ 1750 rpm. | 500 Nm @ 1750 rpm. | 900 Nm @ 2250-3750 rpm. | |
| Model Engine: | M57D30 | |||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 cm3 | 2993 cm3 | 5461 cm3 | |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.25 l | |||
| Coolant: | 9.8 l | |||
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel Commonrail | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | Turbocharger | BiTurbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 8 | |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | ||
| Compression ratio: | 17 | 17 | 10 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 90 mm | ||
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | ||
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 7 MCT | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | ||
| Length: | 4262 mm | 4843 mm | 4617 mm | |
| Width: | 1751 mm | 1846 mm | 1877 mm | |
| Height: | 1408 mm | 1491 mm | 1315 mm | |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2886 mm | 2585 mm | |
| Front track: | 1474 mm | 1558 mm | 1600 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1542 mm | 1604 mm | |
| Ride height(clearance): | 96 mm | |||
| Approach angle: | 13.2 ° | |||
| Departure angle: | 13.1 ° | |||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 310 l | 500 l | 241 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | 1650 l | 381 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | Independent multi-link | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Pneumatic elastic element | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 1895 kg | 2280 kg | 2180 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1400 kg | 1665 kg | 1845 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | ||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | |||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 225/55 R16 | 255/35 ZR 19; 285/30 ZR 19 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 16 | R16 | R19 |