Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 500 SEL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 325i (218 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | S-class | 3 Series |
| Generation: | S-class SEL (V126) | 3 Series Convertible (E93) |
| Engine / modification: | 500 SEL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic | 325i (218 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1979 year | 2007 year |
| Production end: | 1981 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 21.2 l/100 km | 10.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 11.3 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 240 hp | 218 hp |
| Max power in: | 4750 rpm. | 6500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.1 sec | 7.6 sec |
| Torque: | 404 Nm @ 3200 rpm. | 250 Nm @ 2750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 117 E 50 / 117.961 | N52B25 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4973 cm3 | 2497 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 13.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.8 | 12 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 5135 mm | 4580 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1982 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1545 mm | 1500 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1517 mm | 1513 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 138 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 210 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | Threaded twist beam | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2175 kg | 2085 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1655 kg | 1730 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14 | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 | 8J x 17 |