Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (W108) 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) & BMW M3 (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | S-class | M3 |
| Generation: | S-class SEL (W108) | M3 (E36) |
| Engine / modification: | 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) | 3.2 (321 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1970 year | 1995 year |
| Production end: | 1972 year | 1998 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 82 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 2 | |
| Power: | 200 hp | 321 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 7400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9 sec | 5.5 sec |
| Torque: | 286 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 116 E 35 / 116.980 | S50B32 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3499 cm3 | 3201 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 7 l |
| Coolant: | 13.2 l | 10.75 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC, Double-VANOS |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5 | 11.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 65.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | 6 |
| Length: | 5000 mm | 4433 mm |
| Width: | 1810 mm | 1696 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1365 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
| Front track: | 1482 mm | 1422 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1438 mm |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Max weight: | 2085 kg | 1950 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1585 kg | 1460 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 14 | Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17 |