Comparison Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463) G 300 TD (177 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330 Xd (204 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2008) 318i (143 Hp) Steptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | G-class | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | G-class Long (W463) | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) | 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2008) |
| Engine / modification: | G 300 TD (177 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic | 330 Xd (204 Hp) Automatic | 318i (143 Hp) Steptronic |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 2003 year | 2008 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 2005 year | 2009 year |
| Coupe type: | Off-road vehicle | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.9 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.7 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 96 l | 63 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 2 | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 177 hp | 204 hp | 143 hp |
| Max power in: | 4600 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 163 km/h | 228 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 15.7 sec | 7.9 sec | 9.9 sec |
| Torque: | 210 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm. | 410 Nm @ 1500 rpm. | 190 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | OM 606.964 | M57D30 | N43B20U0 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 2993 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 7 l | 4.25 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l | 10.2 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Diesel Commonrail | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC, Double-VANOS | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 22 | 17 | 12 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 | 6 Steptronic |
| Length: | 4680 mm | 4471 mm | 4531 mm |
| Width: | 1760 mm | 1739 mm | 1817 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2007 mm | 1989 mm | |
| Height: | 1936 mm | 1434 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2850 mm | 2725 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1475 mm | 1471 mm | 1506 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1475 mm | 1483 mm | 1535 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 210 mm | ||
| Approach angle: | 36 ° | ||
| Departure angle: | 27 ° | ||
| Climb angle: | 38.7 ° | ||
| Front overhang: | 757 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1014 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 480 l | 440 l | 460 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2250 l | ||
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | ||
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | ||
| Max weight: | 3050-3100 kg | 2150 kg | 1910 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 2350 kg | 1655 kg | 1390 kg |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 200 kg | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1600 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 13.3 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 3500 kg | 1400 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 695 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 255/65 R 16 | 225/45 R17 | Front wheel tires: 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5 J x 16 | R17 | Front wheel rims: 7J x 16; 8J x 17 |