Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330 Xi (231 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 200 CGI (184 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | E-class |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E46) | E-class (W212) |
| Engine / modification: | 330 Xi (231 Hp) | E 200 CGI (184 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 2013 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 59 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 184 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 243 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.8 sec | 8.7 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 250 Nm @ 2800-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 1796 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Mechanical supercharging (Compressor) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 8.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4478 mm | 4868 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1854 mm |
| Height: | 1409 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2874 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1585 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1604 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | 540 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2165 kg | 2150 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1665 kg | 1615 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.25 m | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 205/60 R16 W |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 |