Comparison Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) G 230 (126 Hp) 4MATIC & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | G-class | 3 Series |
| Generation: | G-class (W463) | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | G 230 (126 Hp) 4MATIC | 330i (231 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1993 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 1994 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Off-road vehicle | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 12.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 96 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 126 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000 rpm. | 5900 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 145 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 17.7 sec | 6.5 sec |
| Torque: | 190 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 102.989 | M54B30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2298 cm3 | 2979 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 5 l | 8.4 l |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 80.2 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 95.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4185 mm | 4471 mm |
| Width: | 1690 mm | 1739 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1932 mm | |
| Height: | 1908 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2400 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1425 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1425 mm | 1483 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | |
| Max weight: | 2620 kg | 1930 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | |
| Kerb Weight: | 2060 kg | 1430 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.5 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 730 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/80 R16 | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 16 | 8J x 17 |