Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 318d (115 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 4MATIC (388 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | R-class |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) | R-class (W251) |
| Engine / modification: | 318d (115 Hp) Automatic | R 500 4MATIC (388 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2007 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2014 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.1 l/100 km | 18.2-18.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.5 l/100 km | 9.8-10.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.8 l/100 km | 12.9-13.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO V | |
| Power: | 115 hp | 388 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 199 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.3 sec | 6.1 sec |
| Torque: | 280 Nm @ 1750 rpm. | 530 Nm/2800-4800 rpm. |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 cm3 | 5461 cm3 |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 17 | 10.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 7 |
| Length: | 4480 mm | 4922 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1922 mm |
| Height: | 1410 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2980 mm |
| Front track: | 1470 mm | 1661 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1651 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 550 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | 1950 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Helical spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2005 kg | 2840 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1510 kg | 2220 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R16 | 255/55 R 19 W |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 16 | R19 |