Comparison BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) & 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 |