Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 325e (129 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 280 (193 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | S-class |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E30) | S-class (W140, facelift 1994) |
| Engine / modification: | 325e (129 Hp) Automatic | S 280 (193 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1985 year | 1994 year |
| Production end: | 1987 year | 1998 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.6-10.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 100 l |
| Power: | 129 hp | 193 hp |
| Max power in: | 4800 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 193 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.1 sec | 11 sec |
| Torque: | 230 Nm @ 3200 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 104.944 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2693 cm3 | 2799 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 14.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 81 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4321 mm | 5113 mm |
| Width: | 1641 mm | 1886 mm |
| Height: | 1379 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 3040 mm |
| Front track: | 1410 mm | 1606 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 mm | 1579 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 125 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 425 l | 525 l |
| Max weight: | 1600 kg | 2550 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1140 kg | 1890 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.18 m | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R14 | 235/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 | 7.5J x 16 |