Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 323i (170 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 320i (129 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) 250 SL (150 Hp) 4 MT
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | 3 Series | SL |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E36) | 3 Series Sedan (E30) | SL (W113) |
| Engine / modification: | 323i (170 Hp) Automatic | 320i (129 Hp) Automatic | 250 SL (150 Hp) 4 MT |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 1985 year | 1966 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 1991 year | 1968 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.9 l/100 km | 13.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km | 7.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.3 l/100 km | 9.7 l/100 km | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 55 l | 82 l |
| Power: | 170 hp | 129 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 227 km/h | 195 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.0 sec | 12.3 sec | 10 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. | 164 Nm @ 4300 rpm. | 216 Nm @ 4200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M52B25 | M 129.982 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 1991 cm3 | 2496 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 5.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | 12.9 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 8.8 | 9.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 66 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | ||
| Length: | 4433 mm | 4325 mm | 4285 mm |
| Width: | 1710 mm | 1645 mm | 1760 mm |
| Height: | 1366 mm | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2570 mm | 2400 mm |
| Front track: | 1408 mm | 1405 mm | 1484 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1421 mm | 1415 mm | 1485 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | 125 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 405 l | 425 l | 340 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Helical spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1760 kg | 1620 kg | 1715 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1375 kg | 1160 kg | 1360 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.4 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 715 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 195/65 HR14 | 185 HR 14 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R14 | 6 J x 14 HB |