Comparison BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 318 td (115 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz E-class T-mod. (S211) E 200 CDI (136 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 3 Series | E-class |
| Generation: | 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) | E-class T-mod. (S211) |
| Engine / modification: | 318 td (115 Hp) | E 200 CDI (136 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2004 year | 2006 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2009 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7.6 l/100 km | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.5 l/100 km | 5.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.6 l/100 km | 7.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO IV | |
| Power: | 115 hp | 136 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 3800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 202 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.5 sec | 10.7 sec |
| Torque: | 280 Nm @ 1750 rpm. | 340 Nm |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 cm3 | 2148 cm3 |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | Turbocharging |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 17 | 17.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4262 mm | 4888 mm |
| Width: | 1751 mm | 1822 mm |
| Height: | 1408 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2854 mm |
| Front track: | 1474 mm | 1559 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1552 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 310 l | 690 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | 1950 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent, spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Pneumatic elastic element |
| Max weight: | 1895 kg | 2360 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1400 kg | 1715 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 255/55R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 16 |