Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) 335i (306 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1995) SL 280 (193 Hp) 5 Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | SL |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) | SL (R129, facelift 1995) |
| Engine / modification: | 335i (306 Hp) | SL 280 (193 Hp) 5 Automatic |
| Production start: | 2010 year | 1996 year |
| Production end: | 2012 year | 1998 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.0 l/100 km | 13.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.4 l/100 km | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.32-0.40 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | Euro 2 |
| CO2 emissions: | 196 g/km | |
| Power: | 306 hp | 193 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.6 sec | 9.9 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 1200-5000 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N55B30 | M 104.943 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 2799 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 7 l |
| Coolant: | 8.2 l | 11.75 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4531 mm | 4499 mm |
| Width: | 1817 mm | 1812 mm |
| Height: | 1421 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm | 2515 mm |
| Front track: | 1500 mm | 1535 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1529 mm | 1523 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 144 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 450 l | 265 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent, spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2055 kg | 2150 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1535 kg | 1755 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.0 m | 10.7 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 91W | 225/55 ZR 16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 8 J x 16 H 2 |