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Comparison BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) C 180 (122 Hp)


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BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp)
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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) C 180 (122 Hp)
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Brand: BMW Mercedes-Benz
Model: M3 C-class
Generation: M3 Coupe (E36) C-class (W202)
Engine / modification: 3.2 (321 Hp) C 180 (122 Hp)
Production start: 1995 year 1994 year
Production end: 1999 year 2000 year
Coupe type: Coupe Sedan
Num. of Doors: 2 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 16.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 11.0 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.32
Fuel tank volume: 62 l
Power: 321 hp 122 hp
Max power in: 7400 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 5.5 sec
Torque: 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm.
Model Engine: S50B32
Engine position: Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 3201 cm3 1799 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5.5 l
Coolant: 10.75 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Direct injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4
Compression ratio: 11.3
Piston Stroke: 91 mm
Cylinder Bore: 86.4 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 6
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 5
Length: 4433 mm
Width: 1710 mm
Height: 1335 mm
Wheelbase: 2700 mm
Front track: 1422 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1444 mm
Ride height(clearance): 110 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 405 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1950 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1460 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Worm-reduction unit
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.7 m
Tire size: 225/45 R17; 245/40 R17 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size: R17 6.5J x 15