Comparison BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V (360 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) 500E (326 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | M3 | E-class |
| Generation: | M3 Coupe (E46) | E-class (W124) |
| Engine / modification: | CSL 3.2i 24V (360 Hp) | 500E (326 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 1993 year |
| Production end: | 2006 year | 1995 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 17.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.9 l/100 km | 13 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 90 l |
| Power: | 360 hp | 326 hp |
| Max power in: | 7900 rpm. | 5600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 4.9 sec | 6.3 sec |
| Torque: | 370 Nm @ 4900 rpm. | 470 Nm @ 3900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S54B32 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3246 cm3 | 4973 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 6 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 3 |
| Compression ratio: | 11.5 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 91 mm | 85 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4492 mm | 4750 mm |
| Width: | 1780 mm | 1796 mm |
| Height: | 1372 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2731 mm | 2800 mm |
| Front track: | 1508 mm | 1538 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1525 mm | 1529 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 485 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1800 kg | 2180 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1310 kg | 1800 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.0 m | |
| Tire size: | 235/35 R19; 265/30 R19 | 225/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R19 |