Comparison BMW Z3 (E36/7) 1.9 (118 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211, facelift 2006) E 320 BLUETEC (208 Hp) 7G-TRONIC
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | Z3 | E-class |
| Generation: | Z3 (E36/7) | E-class (W211, facelift 2006) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.9 (118 Hp) | E 320 BLUETEC (208 Hp) 7G-TRONIC |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2006 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 2009 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Sedan |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11 l/100 km | 9.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6 l/100 km | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 51 l | 80 l |
| Power: | 118 hp | 208 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 3800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 196 km/h | 244 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.4 sec | 7.2 sec |
| Torque: | 190 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 540 Nm @ 1600-2400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M43TUB19 | OM 642 DE 30 LA / 642.940 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1895 cm3 | 2987 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | 8.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.6 l | 7.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7 | 16.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 7 G-TRONIC |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4050 mm | 4856 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1822 mm |
| Height: | 1288 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2446 mm | 2854 mm |
| Front track: | 1411 mm | 1559 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1492 mm | 1552 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 165 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer |
| Max weight: | 1490 kg | 2275 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1220 kg | 1740 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 225/50 R16 | 225/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 7.5J x 16 |