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Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 320 CDI (224 Hp) & BMW X3 (F25) 28i (245 Hp) xDrive Steptronic


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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 320 CDI (224 Hp)
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz BMW
Model: C-class X3
Generation: C-class (W203, facelift 2004) X3 (F25)
Engine / modification: C 320 CDI (224 Hp) 28i (245 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
Production start: 2005 year 2012 year
Production end: 2007 year 2014 year
Coupe type: Sedan SUV
Num. of Doors: 4 5
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 9.8 l/100 km 8.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 5.3 l/100 km 6.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 6.9 l/100 km 7.5 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.26-0.27 0.34
Fuel tank volume: 62 l 67 l
Emission standard: Euro 4 Euro 5
CO2 emissions: 175 g/km
Power: 224 hp 245 hp
Max power in: 3800 rpm. 5000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 246 km/h 230 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 8.1 sec 6.7 sec
Torque: 415 Nm @ 1400-3800 rpm. 350 Nm @ 1250-4800 rpm.
Model Engine: OM 642.910 N20B20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2987 cm3 1997 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 8.5 l 5.0 l
Coolant: 7.6 l 7.5 l
Fuel System: Diesel Commonrail Direct injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharging Twin-power turbo
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: SOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 17.7 10
Piston Stroke: 92 mm 90.1 mm
Cylinder Bore: 83 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 7 8 Steptronic
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 4526 mm 4648 mm
Width: 1728 mm 1881 mm
Width including mirrors: 1980 mm
Height: 1426 mm 1661 mm
Wheelbase: 2715 mm 2810 mm
Front track: 1493 mm 1616 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1464 mm 1632 mm
Ride height(clearance): 212 mm
Approach angle: 25.7 °
Departure angle: 22.6 °
Ramp angle: 19.4 °
Front overhang: 755 mm
Rear overhang: 1056 mm
Wading depth: 500 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 455 l 550 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1600 l
Front suspension: The depreciated rack
Rear suspension: Transverse stabilizer Multi-link independent
Max weight: 2110 kg 2310 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1555 kg 1720 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg 100 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.76 m 11.9 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1500 kg 2400 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 100 kg
Tire size: 225/45 R 17 225/60 R17 99V
Wheel rims size: 7.5 J x 17 H 2 7.5J x 17