Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 180 1.8 CDI (109 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | B-class |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) | B-class (W246) |
| Engine / modification: | 330i (231 Hp) Automatic | B 180 1.8 CDI (109 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 2011 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2013 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 5.6-5.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.1-3.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 4.6-4.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 50 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | EURO V |
| CO2 emissions: | 121-114 g/km | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 109 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 3200-4600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 247 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7 sec | 10.9 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 250 Nm/1400-2800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | OM 651 DE 18 LA |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 1796 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 16.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4471 mm | 4359 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1786 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1932 mm | |
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1557 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2699 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1552 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1549 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | 488 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1547 l | |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Trailing | |
| Max weight: | 1965 kg | 2030 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1465 kg | 1475 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | 11 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 730 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 195/65 R 15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | R15 |