Comparison BMW 3 Series (E21) 320 (109 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz E-class T-mod. (S124) E 300 T Turbo-D 4-matic (124.3 (147 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | E-class |
| Generation: | 3 Series (E21) | E-class T-mod. (S124) |
| Engine / modification: | 320 (109 Hp) | E 300 T Turbo-D 4-matic (124.3 (147 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1975 year | 1993 year |
| Production end: | 1977 year | 1996 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10 l/100 km | 9.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 58 l | 72 l |
| Power: | 109 hp | 147 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 4600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.2 sec | 10.9 sec |
| Torque: | 160 Nm @ 3700 rpm. | 273 Nm/2400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M10 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1990 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 22 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | |
| Length: | 4355 mm | 4765 mm |
| Width: | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Height: | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2563 mm | 2800 mm |
| Front track: | 1366 mm | 1497 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1373 mm | 1488 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 404 l | 530 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 885 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1440 kg | 2235 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1030 kg | 1600 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | 165/80 R13 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R13 |