Comparison Mercedes-Benz W112 Coupe 300 SE (160 Hp) Automatic & Audi A3 (8P) 2.0 TDI (140 Hp) & Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C, facelift 2005) 1.9 TDI (105 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model: | W112 | A3 | Beetle |
| Generation: | W112 Coupe | A3 (8P) | NEW Beetle (9C, facelift 2005) |
| Engine / modification: | 300 SE (160 Hp) Automatic | 2.0 TDI (140 Hp) | 1.9 TDI (105 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1962 year | 2003 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 1964 year | 2005 year | 2006 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7.2 l/100 km | 6.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.5 l/100 km | 4.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13-13.7 l/100 km | 5.5 l/100 km | 5.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.38 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 65 l | 55 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 143 g/km | ||
| Power: | 160 hp | 140 hp | 105 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h | 207 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.5 sec | 9.5 sec | 11.5 sec |
| Torque: | 251 Nm @ 3800 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. | 240 Nm @ 1800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 189 I / 189.985 | BKD | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 1968 cm3 | 1896 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Pump-nozzle (Unit Injector) | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.7 | 18 | 19 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 6 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4880 mm | 4203 mm | 4129 mm |
| Width: | 1845 mm | 1765 mm | 1721 mm |
| Height: | 1395 mm | 1421 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2750 mm | 2578 mm | 2515 mm |
| Front track: | 1482 mm | 1536 mm | 1507 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1490 mm | 1517 mm | 1487 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 130 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | 209 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | 769 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Independent type McPherson | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Semi-independent, spring | |
| Max weight: | 2060 kg | 1900 kg | 1720 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1590 kg | 1340 kg | 1291 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Max. roof load: | 50 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1000 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 600 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 195/65 R15 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 5.5J x 13 | 6.5J x 16 | R15 |