Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 323i (170 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V222) S 320 V6 (272 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | S-class |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E36) | S-class Long (V222) |
| Engine / modification: | 323i (170 Hp) Automatic | S 320 V6 (272 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 2014 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 2017 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.3 l/100 km | 8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 65 l | |
| Power: | 170 hp | 272 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 5000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 227 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.0 sec | 7.1 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 1300-4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M52B25 | M 276 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 7 G-TRONIC PLUS |
| Length: | 4433 mm | 5250 mm |
| Width: | 1698 mm | 1899 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2130 mm | |
| Height: | 1393 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 3165 mm |
| Front track: | 1408 mm | 1634 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1421 mm | 1632 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 130 mm | |
| Front overhang: | 892 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1193 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1760 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1375 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 245/50 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 8J x 18 |