Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 220 CDI Automatic

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 220 CDI Automatic [S]ave

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 220 CDI Automatic ×
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318d ×
General
MakeMercedes-BenzBMW
ModelC-class3 Series
GenerationC-class (W203)3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)
ModificationC 220 CDI Automatic318d
Websitehttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomaticmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)20002001
Production to (year)20042005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)215204
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)10.510.7
City consumption (l/100km)8.77.8
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)4.94.7
Combined consumption (l/100km)6.35.8
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Engine typeFuel engine-
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)143115
Max. torque (Nm)315265
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,1481,951
Compression ratio1819
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,2004,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,8001,750
Cylinder bore (mm)8884
Piston stroke (mm)88.388
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve controlDohcOhc
TurbineTurbochargerTurbocharger
CatalystNo-
Fuel tank (l)6263
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Front suspensionCoil springs-
Rear suspensionCoil springs-
Front stabilizer+-
Rear stabilizer+-
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesDiscVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 195/65 R15
  • 195/65 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,5264,470
Width (mm)1,7281,740
Height (mm)1,4261,420
Wheelbase (mm)2,7152,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,5201,395
Gross weight (kg)2,0001,895
Minimum boot space (l)455410
Front track (mm)1,5051,480
Rear track (mm)1,4761,495



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