Comparison Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 250 D (113 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E30) 325i (171 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | E-class | 3 Series |
| Generation: | E-class (W124) | 3 Series Convertible (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | E 250 D (113 Hp) | 325i (171 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1992 year | 1985 year |
| Production end: | 1996 year | 1987 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.1 l/100 km | 12.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.4 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 62 l |
| Power: | 113 hp | 171 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h | 216 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 15.6 sec | 8.7 sec |
| Torque: | 173 Nm @ 2800 rpm. | 226 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | OM 605 D 25 / 605.911 | M20B25 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2497 cm3 | 2494 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | 4.8 l |
| Coolant: | 9.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 5 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 22 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87 mm | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4740 mm | 4321 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1641 mm |
| Height: | 1430 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2800 mm | 2570 mm |
| Front track: | 1501 mm | 1410 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1491 mm | 1420 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 125 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 311 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 1990 kg | 1710 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1420 kg | 1310 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 15 | R14 |