Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) 316i (99 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | SL |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E30) | SL (R129) |
| Engine / modification: | 316i (99 Hp) Automatic | 300 SL (190 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1988 year | 1989 year |
| Production end: | 1994 year | 1993 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.8 l/100 km | 10.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | |
| Emission standard: | Euro 1 | |
| Power: | 99 hp | 190 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 175 km/h | 228 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 15.7 sec | 9.3 sec |
| Torque: | 141 Nm @ 4250 rpm. | 260 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M40B16 | M 103.984 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1596 cm3 | 2960 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.0 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 11.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 80.2 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88.5 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4321 mm | 4470 mm |
| Width: | 1641 mm | 1812 mm |
| Height: | 1379 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm | 2515 mm |
| Front track: | 1410 mm | 1535 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 mm | 1523 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 371 l | 265 l |
| Max weight: | 1670 kg | 2040-2090 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1190 kg | 1650-1700 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R14 | 225/55 ZR 16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 | 8 J x 16 H 2 |