Comparison BMW 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (F21) 125i (218 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 300 SEL (188 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 1 Series | S-class |
| Generation: | 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (F21) | S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) |
| Engine / modification: | 125i (218 Hp) | 300 SEL (188 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2012 year | 1985 year |
| Production end: | 2015 year | 1991 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 4-5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.6 l/100 km | 14.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.4 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 52 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 154 g/km | |
| Power: | 218 hp | 188 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.4 sec | 9.1 sec |
| Torque: | 310 Nm @ 1350-4800 rpm. | 260 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N20B20 | M 103 E 30 / 103.981 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1997 cm3 | 2962 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l | 6 l |
| Coolant: | 7-7.6 l | 8 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 9.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90.1 mm | 80.25 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 |
| Length: | 4324 mm | 5160 mm |
| Width: | 1765 mm | 1820 mm |
| Height: | 1421 mm | 1441 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2690 mm | 3070 mm |
| Front track: | 1521 mm | 1555 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1556 mm | 1527 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 360 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1200 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 1870 kg | 2070 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1340 kg | 1550 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 680 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/50 R17 89W | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 17 | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 |