Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) 325i and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 280

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) 325i and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 280 [S]ave

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) 325i ×
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 280 ×
General
MakeBMWMercedes-Benz
Model3 SeriesC-class
Generation3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009)C-class (W203)
Modification325iC 280
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)20092005
Production to (year)20122006
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.77.3
City consumption (l/100km)9.813.7
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)5.76.9
Combined consumption (l/100km)7.2-
CO2 emissions (g/km)168-
Emission standardEURO V-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)218231
Max. torque (Nm)270300
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,9962,996
Compression ratio1211.1
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,1006,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,4002,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8588
Piston stroke (mm)8882.1
Fuel systemDirect injectionMulti-point injection
Valve control--
Fuel tank (l)6362
Engine oil capacity (l)6.5-
Coolant capacity (l)8.2-
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionIndependent, springThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionMulti-link independentTransverse stabilizer
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringElectric Steering-
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 205/55 R16 91W
  • 205/55 R16
Turning radius (m)11-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,5314,526
Width (mm)1,8171,728
Height (mm)1,4211,426
Wheelbase (mm)2,7602,715
Kerb weight (kg)1,4301,465
Gross weight (kg)1,9502,015
Minimum boot space (l)460455
Max. roof load (kg)75-
Front track (mm)1,5061,505
Rear track (mm)1,5351,476
Ride height (mm)144-
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.27-



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