Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 320 CDI

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 320 CDI [S]ave

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 320 CDI ×
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330d ×
General
MakeMercedes-BenzBMW
ModelC-class3 Series
GenerationC-class (W203)3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)
ModificationC 320 CDI330d
Websitehttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)20042003
Production to (year)20062005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250242
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.17.2
City consumption (l/100km)9.89.1
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)5.35.2
Combined consumption (l/100km)6.96.6
Emission standardEuro IV-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)224204
Max. torque (Nm)415410
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementV engineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,9872,993
Compression ratio1817
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)3,8004,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,4001,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8384
Piston stroke (mm)9290
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve control--
TurbineTurbochargerTurbocharger
Fuel tank (l)6263
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionTransverse stabilizerHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steering-Hydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 225/45 R17
  • 225/45 R17
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,5264,471
Width (mm)1,7281,739
Height (mm)1,4121,434
Wheelbase (mm)2,7152,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,5801,655
Gross weight (kg)2,1102,150
Minimum boot space (l)455440
Front track (mm)1,4931,471
Rear track (mm)1,4781,483



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