Comparison Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212 facelift 2013) E 400 4MATIC (333 Hp) G-TRONIC & BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Compact (E36) 316i (102 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | E-class | M3 | 3 Series |
| Generation: | E-class (W212 facelift 2013) | M3 Coupe (E36) | 3 Series Compact (E36) |
| Engine / modification: | E 400 4MATIC (333 Hp) G-TRONIC | 3.2 (321 Hp) | 316i (102 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2013 year | 1995 year | 1993 year |
| Production end: | 2016 year | 1999 year | 1999 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.6-11.2 l/100 km | 16.9 l/100 km | 10.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.8-6.4 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.5-8.1 l/100 km | 11.0 l/100 km | 7.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 59 l | 62 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO VI | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 199-189 g/km | ||
| Power: | 333 hp | 321 hp | 102 hp |
| Max power in: | 5250-6000 rpm. | 7400 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | 188 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.3 sec | 5.5 sec | 12.3 sec |
| Torque: | 480 Nm/1600-4000 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. | 150 Nm @ 3900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S50B32 | M43B16 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 3201 cm3 | 1596 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l | 4 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.75 l | 6.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 11.3 | 9.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 91 mm | 72 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86.4 mm | 84 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-TRONIC PLUS | 6 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4879 mm | 4433 mm | 4210 mm |
| Width: | 1854 mm | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Height: | 1474 mm | 1335 mm | 1393 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2874 mm | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1598 mm | 1422 mm | 1420 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1614 mm | 1444 mm | 1425 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | 110 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 540 l | 405 l | 300 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1030 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2410 kg | 1950 kg | 1635 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1845 kg | 1460 kg | 1175 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.28 m | 10.7 m | |
| Tire size: | 245/45 R 17 | 225/45 R17; 245/40 R17 | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 | R17 | R15 |