Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 320d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 220 CDI

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 320d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 220 CDI [S]ave

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 220 CDI ×
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 320d ×
General
MakeMercedes-BenzBMW
ModelC-class3 Series
GenerationC-class (W203)3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)
ModificationC 220 CDI320d
Websitehttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)20042001
Production to (year)20062005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)224221
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)10.18.9
City consumption (l/100km)-7.9
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)-4.6
Combined consumption (l/100km)6.15.5
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)150150
Max. torque (Nm)340330
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,1481,995
Compression ratio1817
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,2004,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,0002,000
Cylinder bore (mm)8884
Piston stroke (mm)88.390
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve control-Ohc
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
  • 205/55 R16
  • 205/55 R16
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,5264,471
Width (mm)1,7281,739
Height (mm)1,4261,415
Wheelbase (mm)2,7152,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,5401,415
Gross weight (kg)2,0201,915
Minimum boot space (l)455440
Front track (mm)1,5051,481
Rear track (mm)1,4761,488



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