Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 318d (115 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 4MATIC (388 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220d (190 Hp) DCT
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | R-class | A-class |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) | R-class (W251) | A-class (W177) |
| Engine / modification: | 318d (115 Hp) Automatic | R 500 4MATIC (388 Hp) | A 220d (190 Hp) DCT |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2007 year | 2018 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2014 year | |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Combi | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.1 l/100 km | 18.2-18.4 l/100 km | 5.3-5.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.5 l/100 km | 9.8-10.0 l/100 km | 3.8-3.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.8 l/100 km | 12.9-13.1 l/100 km | 4.3-4.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at Low speed (WLTP): | 4.8 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 80 l | 43 l |
| Fuel consumption at very high speed (WLTP): | 5.4 l/100 km | ||
| Emission standard: | EURO V | Euro 6d | |
| CO2 emissions: | 114-118 g/km | ||
| Power: | 115 hp | 388 hp | 190 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 199 km/h | 250 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.3 sec | 6.1 sec | 7.0 sec |
| CO2 emissions (WLTP): | 126-141 g/km | ||
| Torque: | 280 Nm @ 1750 rpm. | 530 Nm/2800-4800 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | OM 654.920 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 cm3 | 5461 cm3 | 1950 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.8 l | ||
| Coolant: | 10 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| 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) | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 7 | 8 DCT |
| Length: | 4480 mm | 4922 mm | 4419 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1922 mm | 1796 mm |
| Height: | 1410 mm | 1674 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2980 mm | 2729 mm |
| Front track: | 1470 mm | 1661 mm | 1567 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1651 mm | |
| Ride height(clearance): | 104 mm | ||
| Approach angle: | 13.4 ° | ||
| Departure angle: | 17.2 ° | ||
| Ramp angle: | 9.4 ° | ||
| Front overhang: | 914 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 776 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 550 l | 335 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | 1950 l | 1200 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Helical spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2005 kg | 2840 kg | 2015 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1510 kg | 2220 kg | 1445 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 195/65 R16 | 255/55 R 19 W | |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 16 | R19 |