Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 tds Automatic and Mercedes-Benz 300 (W124) 300 D 4MATIC (109)

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 tds Automatic and Mercedes-Benz 300 (W124) 300 D 4MATIC (109) [S]ave

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Mercedes-Benz 300 (W124) 300 D 4MATIC (109) ×
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 tds Automatic ×
General
MakeMercedes-BenzBMW
Model3003 Series
Generation300 (W124)3 Series Sedan (E36)
Modification300 D 4MATIC (109)325 tds Automatic
Websitehttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualautomatic
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19871993
Production to (year)19891999
Performance
Top speed (km/h)200211
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)12.811
City consumption (l/100km)-11
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)-6.5
Combined consumption (l/100km)7.48.3
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)109143
Max. torque (Nm)210260
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)2,9962,498
Compression ratio2222
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,0004,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,2002,200
Cylinder bore (mm)8780
Piston stroke (mm)8482.8
Fuel systemDiesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Valve controlDohcOhc
Turbine-Turbocharger
Fuel tank (l)7065
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering type-Steering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesDiscVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 195/65 R15
  • 205/60 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7404,433
Width (mm)1,7401,698
Height (mm)1,4311,393
Wheelbase (mm)2,8002,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,5601,425
Gross weight (kg)2,0501,810
Minimum boot space (l)520435
Front track (mm)1,5011,418
Rear track (mm)1,4911,431
Ride height (mm)-130



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