Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 325i and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 230

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 325i and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 230 [S]ave

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 325i ×
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 230 ×
General
MakeBMWMercedes-Benz
Model3 SeriesC-class
Generation3 Series Sedan (E90)C-class (W203)
Modification325iC 230
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)20052005
Production to (year)20072006
Performance
Top speed (km/h)245243
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)78.3
City consumption (l/100km)12.113.5
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.26.8
Combined consumption (l/100km)8.4-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)218204
Max. torque (Nm)250245
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4972,496
Compression ratio1111.2
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,5006,200
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,7502,900
Cylinder bore (mm)8288
Piston stroke (mm)78.868.4
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve control--
Fuel tank (l)6062
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springTransverse stabilizer
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/55 R16 W
  • 205/55 R16
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,5204,526
Width (mm)1,8171,728
Height (mm)1,4211,426
Wheelbase (mm)2,7602,715
Kerb weight (kg)1,4901,460
Gross weight (kg)1,9352,010
Minimum boot space (l)460455
Front track (mm)1,5001,505
Rear track (mm)1,5131,476



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