Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 320i (150 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) 250 SL (150 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | SL |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E46) | SL (W113) |
| Engine / modification: | 320i (150 Hp) Automatic | 250 SL (150 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1999 year | 1966 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 1968 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 82 l |
| Power: | 150 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 208 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.0 sec | 9.7 sec |
| Torque: | 190 Nm @ 4200 rpm. | 216 Nm @ 4200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M52B20 | M 129.982 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1991 cm3 | 2496 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 12.9 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 9.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 66 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4478 mm | 4285 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1760 mm |
| Height: | 1409 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2400 mm |
| Front track: | 1481 mm | 1484 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1488 mm | 1485 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 125 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 340 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1965 kg | 1715 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1425 kg | 1360 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.4 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 715 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 185 HR 14 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 6 J x 14 HB |