Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) 325i (218 Hp) xDrive Automatic & Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) E 200 CDI (102 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 318 ti (143 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | E-class | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) | E-class (W210) | 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 325i (218 Hp) xDrive Automatic | E 200 CDI (102 Hp) | 318 ti (143 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2009 year | 1998 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 2012 year | 1999 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.1 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km | 11.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.5 l/100 km | 4.9 l/100 km | 6.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.2 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 65 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 192 g/km | ||
| Power: | 218 hp | 102 hp | 143 hp |
| Max power in: | 6100 rpm. | 4200 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 242 km/h | 198 km/h | 211 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.7 sec | 11 sec | 10.2 sec |
| Torque: | 270 Nm @ 2400-4200 rpm. | 235 Nm @ 1500 rpm. | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N53B30 | N42B20 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 2151 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4.25 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.5 l | 7.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 12 | 19 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4531 mm | 4795 mm | 4262 mm |
| Width: | 1817 mm | 1799 mm | 1751 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1989 mm | ||
| Height: | 1421 mm | 1433 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm | 2833 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1506 mm | 1548 mm | 1474 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1535 mm | 1542 mm | 1483 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 460 l | 520 l | 310 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Independent, spring | Double wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2080 kg | 2040 kg | 1800 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1560 kg | 1395 kg | 1375 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 91W | 195/65 HR15 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 6.5J x 15 | 7J x 16 |