Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 270 CDI

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 270 CDI [S]ave

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 270 CDI ×
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330d ×
General
MakeMercedes-BenzBMW
ModelC-class3 Series
GenerationC-class (W203)3 Series Sedan (E46)
ModificationC 270 CDI330d
Websitehttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears65
Production from (year)20001999
Production to (year)20062001
Performance
Top speed (km/h)230227
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.97.8
City consumption (l/100km)9.79.3
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)5.15.4
Combined consumption (l/100km)6.8-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)170184
Max. torque (Nm)400390
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders56
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,6852,926
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
Fuel tank (l)6263
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/55 R16
  • 205/50 R17
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,5264,471
Width (mm)1,7261,739
Height (mm)1,4261,415
Wheelbase (mm)2,7152,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,5851,520
Gross weight (kg)2,0652,020
Minimum boot space (l)455440
Front track (mm)1,5051,471
Rear track (mm)1,4761,483



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