Comparison BMW M3 (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201, facelift 1988) E 2.6 (160 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | M3 | 190 |
| Generation: | M3 (E36) | 190 (W201, facelift 1988) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.2 (321 Hp) | E 2.6 (160 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 1988 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 1993 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 2 | |
| Power: | 321 hp | 160 hp |
| Max power in: | 7400 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 210 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.5 sec | 9 sec |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. | 220 Nm @ 4600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S50B32 | M 103 E 26 / 103.942 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3201 cm3 | 2597 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | 6 l |
| Coolant: | 10.75 l | 9 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, Double-VANOS | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 11.3 | 9.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 91 mm | 80.2 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86.4 mm | 82.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4433 mm | 4448 mm |
| Width: | 1696 mm | 1690 mm |
| Height: | 1365 mm | 1375 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2710 mm | 2665 mm |
| Front track: | 1422 mm | 1441 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1438 mm | 1421 mm |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | |
| Max weight: | 1950 kg | 1830 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1460 kg | 1220 kg |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17 | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17 | 6J x 15 |