Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 325 Ci (192 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A207) E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (204 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | E-class |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) | E-class Cabrio (A207) |
| Engine / modification: | 325 Ci (192 Hp) Automatic | E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (204 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 2011 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2013 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 66 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| Power: | 192 hp | 204 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 234 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.5 sec | 7.7 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 500 Nm @ 1600-1800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B25 | OM 651.911 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 2143 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 16.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 99 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 7 G-TRONIC PLUS |
| Length: | 4480 mm | 4698 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1786 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2015 mm | |
| Height: | 1410 mm | 1398 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1470 mm | 1538 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1544 mm |
| Front overhang: | 855 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1083 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 300 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | 390 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Independent multi-link |
| Max weight: | 2000 kg | 2295 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1460 kg | 1750 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | Front wheel tires: 235/45 R17; 235/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17; 8J x 18 |