Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E36) 320i (150 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) E 270 CDI (177 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | E-class |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E36) | E-class (W211) |
| Engine / modification: | 320i (150 Hp) | E 270 CDI (177 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.9 l/100 km | 9.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.8 l/100 km | 5.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.0 l/100 km | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 65 l |
| Power: | 150 hp | 177 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 4200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 212 km/h | 233 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.2 sec | 9 sec |
| Torque: | 190 Nm @ 4200 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 1800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M52B20 | OM 647.961 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1991 cm3 | 2685 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | 11.3 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 18 |
| Piston Stroke: | 66 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4433 mm | 4818 mm |
| Width: | 1698 mm | 1822 mm |
| Height: | 1391 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2854 mm |
| Front track: | 1418 mm | 1577 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1431 mm | 1570 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 370 l | 540 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1320 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer |
| Max weight: | 1845 kg | 2200 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1345 kg | 1665 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 225/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R16 |