Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 316i and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 180K Automatic

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 316i and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 180K Automatic [S]ave

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 180K Automatic ×
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 316i ×
General
MakeMercedes-BenzBMW
ModelC-class3 Series
GenerationC-class (W203)3 Series Sedan (E46)
ModificationC 180K Automatic316i
Websitehttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomaticmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)20041999
Production to (year)20062001
Performance
Top speed (km/h)220200
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)9.912.4
City consumption (l/100km)11.811.3
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)5.95.7
Combined consumption (l/100km)7.9-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)143105
Max. torque (Nm)220165
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)1,7961,895
Compression ratio10.29.7
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,2005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,5002,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8285
Piston stroke (mm)8583.5
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve control--
TurbineMechanical supercharging (Compressor)-
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
  • 195/65 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,5264,471
Width (mm)1,7281,739
Height (mm)1,4261,415
Wheelbase (mm)2,7152,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,4051,285
Gross weight (kg)1,9551,782
Minimum boot space (l)455440
Front track (mm)1,5051,481
Rear track (mm)1,4761,488



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