Comparison Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) 500E (326 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) 325 Xi (170 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | E-class | 3 Series |
| Generation: | E-class (W124) | 3 Series Touring (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | 500E (326 Hp) | 325 Xi (170 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1993 year | 1988 year |
| Production end: | 1995 year | 1993 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13 l/100 km | 9.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 326 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 5600 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 206 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.3 sec | 11.7 sec |
| Torque: | 470 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 222 Nm @ 4300 rpm. |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4973 cm3 | 2494 cm3 |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 8.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 4 |
| Length: | 4750 mm | 4325 mm |
| Width: | 1796 mm | 1645 mm |
| Height: | 1408 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2800 mm | 2570 mm |
| Front track: | 1538 mm | 1405 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1529 mm | 1415 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 485 l | 370 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1125 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Helical spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2180 kg | 1810 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1800 kg | 1350 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 225/55 R16 | 195/65 VR14 |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 |