Comparison BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (220 Hp) Evolution & Mercedes-Benz T-class T 160 (102 Hp) & Audi A6 (4F,C6) 3.2 FSI V6 (255 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | M3 | T-class | A6 |
| Generation: | M3 (E30) | T-class | A6 (4F,C6) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.3 (220 Hp) Evolution | T 160 (102 Hp) | 3.2 FSI V6 (255 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 1988 year | 2022 year | 2004 year |
| Production end: | 1990 year | 2008 year | |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Minivan | Sedan |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.0 l/100 km | 16.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.2 l/100 km | 7.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.0 l/100 km | 10.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | 0.29 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 54 l | 80 l |
| Combined fuel consumption (WLTP): | 6.7-7.2 l/100 km | ||
| Emission standard: | Euro 6d | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 262 g/km | ||
| Power: | 220 hp | 102 hp | 255 hp |
| Max power in: | 6750 rpm. | 4500 rpm. | 6500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 243 km/h | 168 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.7 sec | 14.7 sec | 6.8 sec |
| CO2 emissions (WLTP): | 153-162 g/km | ||
| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 4750 rpm. | 200 Nm @ 1500 rpm. | 330 Nm @ 3250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S14B23 | AUK, BKH | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2302 cm3 | 1332 cm3 | 3123 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | ||
| Coolant: | 12.0 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection | Direct injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 10.6 | 12.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 81.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93.4 mm | 72.2 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 4345 mm | 4498 mm | 4916 mm |
| Width: | 1680 mm | 1859 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1852 mm | 1459 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2565 mm | 2716 mm | 2843 mm |
| Front track: | 1424 mm | 1584 mm | 1612 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1445 mm | 1596 mm | 1618 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 420 l | 520 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2127 l | 546 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | ||
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | ||
| Max weight: | 1600 kg | 2095 kg | 2220 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1200 kg | 1481-1640 kg | 1640 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | 11.75 m | 11.9 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | 1900 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 ZR16 | 205/60 R16 | 225/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 6J x 16 | 7.5J x 16 |