Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 240 (170 Hp) Automatic & Fiat Brava (182) 1.9 D (65 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan 2-door (E30, facelift 1987) 320i (129 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Fiat | BMW |
| Model: | C-class | Brava | 3 Series |
| Generation: | C-class (W203) | Brava (182) | 3 Series Sedan 2-door (E30, facelift 1987) |
| Engine / modification: | C 240 (170 Hp) Automatic | 1.9 D (65 Hp) | 320i (129 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 1995 year | 1987 year |
| Production end: | 2004 year | 1997 year | 1991 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.2 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km | 12.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.6 l/100 km | 4.9 l/100 km | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.1 l/100 km | 9.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26-0.27 | 0.37 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 60 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| Power: | 170 hp | 65 hp | 129 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 4600 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 232 km/h | 155 km/h | 197 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.5 sec | 17.8 sec | 10.6 sec |
| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 119 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 164 Nm @ 4300 rpm. |
| Stopping distance 100 km/h - 0: | 39 m | ||
| Model Engine: | M 112.912 | 160A7.000 | M20B20 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2597 cm3 | 1929 cm3 | 1990 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.0 l | 5.5 l | 4.25 l |
| Coolant: | 6.4 l | 7.6 l | 10.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6000 rpm. | ||
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 21 | 8.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 68.2 mm | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 82.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4526 mm | 4020 mm | 4325 mm |
| Width: | 1728 mm | 1750 mm | 1645 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | ||
| Height: | 1427 mm | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2715 mm | 2540 mm | 2570 mm |
| Front track: | 1493 mm | 1451 mm | 1407 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1464 mm | 1453 mm | 1415 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 455 l | 380 l | 425 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1165 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | ||
| Max weight: | 1935 kg | 1585 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1460 kg | 1130 kg | 1125 kg |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.76 m | 10.4 m | 10.5 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | 1200 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 500 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 91 V | 175/65 R14 | 195/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7 J x 16 H 2 | 5.5J x 14 |