Comparison Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) B 180 CDI (109 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Ci (225 Hp) (USA)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | B-class | 3 Series |
| Generation: | B-class (W245) | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) |
| Engine / modification: | B 180 CDI (109 Hp) | 330 Ci (225 Hp) (USA) |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 2008 year | 2006 year |
| Coupe type: | MPV | Coupe |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7.2 l/100 km | 11.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.6 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.32 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 54 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 109 hp | 225 hp |
| Max power in: | 4200 rpm. | 5900 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 183 km/h | 206 , Electronically limited km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.3 sec | |
| Torque: | 250 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm. | 290 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | OM 640.940 | M54B30TU |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1991 cm3 | 2979 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.8 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.4 l | 8.4 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 18 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm | 89.66 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 83 mm | 84.07 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 4270 mm | 4488 mm |
| Width: | 1777 mm | 1757 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1975 mm | 1947 mm |
| Height: | 1604 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2778 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1547 mm | 1483 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 544 l | 410 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2245 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1880 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1360 kg | 1490 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 75 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.95 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 715 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | Front wheel tires: 205/50 R17; 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 16 | Front wheel rims: 7J x 17; 7.5J x 17 |