Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2008) 328i (230 Hp) xDrive Steptronic & Volkswagen Golf III (1HX) 1.4 (60 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201, facelift 1988) 2.0 (102 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Volkswagen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | Golf | 190 |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2008) | Golf III (1HX) | 190 (W201, facelift 1988) |
| Engine / modification: | 328i (230 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 1.4 (60 Hp) | 2.0 (102 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2008 year | 1991 year | 1988 year |
| Production end: | 2011 year | 1997 year | 1989 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 3/5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.9 l/100 km | 8 l/100 km | 11.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.8 l/100 km | 5 l/100 km | 7.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10 l/100 km | 6.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 61 l | 55 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 230 hp | 60 hp | 102 hp |
| Max power in: | 6500 rpm. | 5200 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 , Electronically limited km/h | 157 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.5 sec | 15.9 sec | 12.7 sec |
| Torque: | 270 Nm @ 2750 rpm. | 116 Nm @ 2800 rpm. | 160 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N52B30 | AEX, ABD | M 102 V 20 / 102.924 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 1391 cm3 | 1996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 3.4-4 l | 5 l |
| Coolant: | 5.6-6.3 l | 8.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Mono-point injection | Carburettor | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, Valvetronic | OHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.7 | 10 | 9.1 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm | 75.6 mm | 80.2 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | 76.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Steptronic | - | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4541 mm | 4020 mm | 4448 mm |
| Width: | 1817 mm | 1695 mm | 1690 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1989 mm | ||
| Height: | 1421 mm | 1425 mm | 1375 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm | 2475 mm | 2665 mm |
| Front track: | 1500 mm | 1478 mm | 1441 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1529 mm | 1448 mm | 1421 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 460 l | 330 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 687 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | ||
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | |
| Max weight: | 2135 kg | 1505 kg | 1660 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1655 kg | 1030 kg | 1160 kg |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls | |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | ||
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17 | 175/65 R13 | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 8J x 17 | R13 | 6J x 15 |