Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC & BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330i (231 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | S-class | 3 Series |
| Generation: | S-class (W140, facelift 1994) | 3 Series Touring (E46) |
| Engine / modification: | S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC | 330i (231 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2001 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 279 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5900 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 6.7 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 119.981 | M54B30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 2979 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 16.5 l | 8.4 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 G-TRONIC | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 5113 mm | 4478 mm |
| Width: | 1886 mm | 1739 mm |
| Height: | 1486 mm | 1409 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3040 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1606 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1579 mm | 1483 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 435 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2640 kg | 2010 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1990 kg | 1470 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): | 12.18 m | |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | 8J x 17 |