Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 240 (170 Hp) Automatic & Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6 (360 Hp) & BMW 5 Series (E60) 525i (218 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche | BMW |
| Model: | C-class | 911 | 5 Series |
| Generation: | C-class (W203) | 911 (996) | 5 Series (E60) |
| Engine / modification: | C 240 (170 Hp) Automatic | GT3 3.6 (360 Hp) | 525i (218 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 1999 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 2004 year | 2001 year | 2007 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.2 l/100 km | 20.1 l/100 km | 13.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.6 l/100 km | 8.9 l/100 km | 7.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.1 l/100 km | 12.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26-0.27 | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 89 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| Power: | 170 hp | 360 hp | 218 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 7200 rpm. | 6500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 232 km/h | 302 km/h | 242 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.5 sec | 4.8 sec | 7.8 sec |
| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 370 Nm @ 5000 rpm. | 250 Nm @ 2750 rpm. |
| Stopping distance 100 km/h - 0: | 39 m | ||
| Model Engine: | M 112.912 | N52B25 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Rear, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2597 cm3 | 3600 cm3 | 2497 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.0 l | 11 l | |
| Coolant: | 6.4 l | 25 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6000 rpm. | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Boxer | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 11.7 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 68.2 mm | 76.4 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 100 mm | 82 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 4526 mm | 4430 mm | 4841 mm |
| Width: | 1728 mm | 1765 mm | 1846 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | ||
| Height: | 1427 mm | 1270 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2715 mm | 2350 mm | 2888 mm |
| Front track: | 1493 mm | 1475 mm | 1558 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1464 mm | 1495 mm | 1582 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 455 l | 520 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 110 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent type McPherson | Helical spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1935 kg | 1630 kg | 2035 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1460 kg | 1350 kg | 1480 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.76 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 91 V | 225/40 R18; 285/30 R18 | 225/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7 J x 16 H 2 | 7J x 16 LM |