Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V140, facelift 1994) S 320 (231 Hp) 5G-TRONIC & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330 Xd (204 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | S-class | 3 Series |
| Generation: | S-class Long (V140, facelift 1994) | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | S 320 (231 Hp) 5G-TRONIC | 330 Xd (204 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 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: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 231 hp | 204 hp |
| Max power in: | 5600 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | 228 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.9 sec | 7.9 sec |
| Torque: | 315 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 410 Nm @ 1500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 104.994 | M57D30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3199 cm3 | 2993 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | 7 l |
| Coolant: | 14.5 l | 10.2 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 17 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 G-TRONIC | 5 |
| Length: | 5213 mm | 4471 mm |
| Width: | 1886 mm | 1739 mm |
| Height: | 1486 mm | 1434 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3140 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1606 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1579 mm | 1483 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 440 l |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2580 kg | 2150 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1920 kg | 1655 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.51 m | |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | R17 |