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Comparison Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic & BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0i (420 Hp)


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Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz BMW
Model: W111 M3
Generation: W111 Coupe M3 Coupe (E92)
Engine / modification: 280 SE 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic 4.0i (420 Hp)
Production start: 1969 year 2007 year
Production end: 1971 year 2013 year
Coupe type: Coupe Coupe
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 5 4
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 17.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 9.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 13 l/100 km 12.4 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.31
Fuel tank volume: 82 l 63 l
Emission standard: Euro 5
CO2 emissions: 290 g/km
Power: 200 hp 420 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 8300 rpm.
Maximum speed: 205 km/h 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.4 sec 4.8 sec
Torque: 286 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
Model Engine: M 116 E 35 / 116.980 S65B40
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 3499 cm3 3999 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 8.8 l
Coolant: 11.4 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: V engine
Valvetrain: SOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 9.5 12
Piston Stroke: 65.8 mm 75.2 mm
Cylinder Bore: 92 mm 92 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 6
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 4905 mm 4615 mm
Width: 1845 mm 1804 mm
Height: 1410 mm 1424 mm
Wheelbase: 2750 mm 2761 mm
Front track: 1482 mm 1538 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1485 mm 1539 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 450 l
Front suspension: Coil spring
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 2040 kg 2080 kg
Front brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1570 kg 1655 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Cone worm with recirculation balls Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.7 m
Tire size: 245/40 R18; 265/40 R18
Wheel rims size: 6J x 14 9.5J x 18