Comparison Mercedes-Benz ML (W163) ML 350 (235 Hp) & Audi A4 (B5, Typ 8D) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) 325i (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi | BMW |
| Model: | M-class | A4 | 3 Series |
| Generation: | ML (W163) | A4 (B5, Typ 8D) | 3 Series Touring (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | ML 350 (235 Hp) | 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) | 325i (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2002 year | 1996 year | 1987 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1999 year | 1993 year |
| Coupe type: | SUV | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 18.6 l/100 km | 13.6 l/100 km | 12.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 10.5 l/100 km | 7.1 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13.4 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km | 9.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 83 l | 62 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 235 hp | 193 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 5750 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 205 km/h | 240 km/h | 214 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.1 sec | 7.3 sec | 8.8 sec |
| Torque: | 345 Nm @ 3000 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 3200 rpm. | 222 Nm @ 4300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | ACK, APR, AQD | M20B25 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3724 cm3 | 2771 cm3 | 2494 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.0 l | 4.8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | - |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10.6 | 8.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 97 mm | 82.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4638 mm | 4479 mm | 4325 mm |
| Width: | 1840 mm | 1733 mm | 1645 mm |
| Height: | 1820 mm | 1415 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2820 mm | 2617 mm | 2570 mm |
| Front track: | 1555 mm | 1498 mm | 1405 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1555 mm | 1479 mm | 1415 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 633 l | 440 l | 370 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2020 l | 1125 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Wishbone | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | Double wishbone | Suspension with traction connecting levers | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2870 kg | 1835 kg | 1750 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 2185 kg | 1285 kg | 1270 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | ||
| Tire size: | 255/60 R17 | 205/60 R15 | 195/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | R15 | R14 |