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Comparison BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA) & Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201, facelift 1988) D 2.0 (72 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)
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Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201, facelift 1988) D 2.0 (72 Hp)
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Brand: BMW Mercedes-Benz
Model: 3 Series 190
Generation: 3 Series Convertible (E46) 190 (W201, facelift 1988)
Engine / modification: 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA) D 2.0 (72 Hp)
Production start: 2000 year 1988 year
Production end: 2003 year 1989 year
Coupe type: Cabriolet Sedan
Num. of Doors: 2 4
Num. of seats: 4 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 13.4 l/100 km 7.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.3 l/100 km 5.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.6 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Fuel tank volume: 63 l 55 l
CO2 emissions: 229 g/km
Power: 225 hp 72 hp
Max power in: 5900 rpm. 4600 rpm.
Maximum speed: 247 km/h 160 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 6.9 sec 18.1 sec
Torque: 290 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 123 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Model Engine: M54B30 OM 601 D 20 / 601.911
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2979 cm3 1997 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l 6 l
Coolant: 8.4 l 8.5 l
Fuel System: Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC SOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 10.2 22
Piston Stroke: 89.6 mm 84 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 87 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 4
Length: 4488 mm 4448 mm
Width: 1757 mm 1690 mm
Height: 1372 mm 1375 mm
Wheelbase: 2725 mm 2665 mm
Front track: 1471 mm 1441 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1483 mm 1421 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 260 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 300 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer
Max weight: 2045 kg 1680 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1645 kg 1180 kg
Steering type: Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): 1600 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.5 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1600 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 730 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 225/45 R17 185/65 R15
Wheel rims size: 8J x 17 6J x 15