Comparison BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 320 td (150 Hp) & Fiat Punto III 1.9 D (5 dr) (60 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 280 (193 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | Punto | S-class |
| Generation: | 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) | Punto III | S-class (W140) |
| Engine / modification: | 320 td (150 Hp) | 1.9 D (5 dr) (60 Hp) | S 280 (193 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 2003 year | 1993 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1998 year | |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7.6 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km | 15.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.4 l/100 km | 4.8 l/100 km | 8.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.5 l/100 km | 11.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 49 l | 100 l |
| Power: | 150 hp | 60 hp | 193 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 4400 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 222 km/h | 155 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.7 sec | 15 sec | 10.8 sec |
| Torque: | 330 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 108 Nm/2500 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 cm3 | 1929 cm3 | 2799 cm3 |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 17 | 20 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 90 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 82.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4262 mm | 3840 mm | 5113 mm |
| Width: | 1751 mm | 1660 mm | 1886 mm |
| Height: | 1408 mm | 1480 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2460 mm | 3040 mm |
| Front track: | 1474 mm | 1398 mm | 1606 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1392 mm | 1579 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 310 l | 264 l | 525 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | 1080 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | The depreciated rack | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Torsion | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer |
| Max weight: | 1895 kg | 1545 kg | 2550 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1470 kg | 1040 kg | 1890 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Worm-reduction unit |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.18 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 165/70 R14 | 235/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 16 |