Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) 320i (184 Hp) xDrive & Mercedes-Benz 280 (W124) 280 E (197 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 335i (306 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | 280 | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (F30) | 280 (W124) | 3 Series Convertible (E93) |
| Engine / modification: | 320i (184 Hp) xDrive | 280 E (197 Hp) | 335i (306 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2012 year | 1992 year | 2007 year |
| Production end: | 2015 year | 1993 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.8 l/100 km | 14.5 l/100 km | 13.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.6 l/100 km | 11 l/100 km | 7.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.8 l/100 km | 12.5 l/100 km | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 l | 70 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 158-159 g/km | ||
| Power: | 184 hp | 197 hp | 306 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 232 km/h | 230 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.4 sec | 9.1 sec | 5.8 sec |
| Torque: | 270 Nm @ 1250-4500 rpm. | 270 Nm/3750 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 1300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N20B20 | N54B30 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1997 cm3 | 2799 cm3 | 2979 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5-5.5 l | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 6.7-7.6 l | 8.2 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 10 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90.1 mm | 73.5 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 89.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4624 mm | 4740 mm | 4580 mm |
| Width: | 1811 mm | 1740 mm | 1982 mm |
| Height: | 1434 mm | 1431 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2810 mm | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1543 mm | 1501 mm | 1500 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1582 mm | 1491 mm | 1513 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 145 mm | 138 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 480 l | 520 l | 210 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Independent, spring | Wishbone | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2010 kg | 2050 kg | 2165 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1470 kg | 1570 kg | 1810 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.7 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/60 R16 92V; 225/55 R16; 225/50 R17; 255/45 R17; 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18; 225/40 R19; 255/35 R19 | 195/65 R15 | 225/45 R17; 255/40 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16; 7.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 8.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 18; 8J x 19; 8.5J x 19 | 8J x 17 |