Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 tds and Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) 2.5 TD

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 tds and Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) 2.5 TD [S]ave

Attribute
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 tds ×
Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) 2.5 TD ×
General
MakeBMWMercedes-Benz
Model3 Series190
Generation3 Series Sedan (E36)190 (W201)
Modification325 tds2.5 TD
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19931988
Production to (year)19991993
Performance
Top speed (km/h)214195
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)10.411.5
City consumption (l/100km)109.3
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)5.65.6
Combined consumption (l/100km)7.37.6
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)143126
Max. torque (Nm)260231
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders65
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder22
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4982,497
Compression ratio2222
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,8004,600
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,2002,400
Cylinder bore (mm)8087
Piston stroke (mm)82.884
Fuel systemDiesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Valve controlOhc-
TurbineTurbochargerMechanical supercharging (Compressor)
Fuel tank (l)6555
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneHelical spring
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rack-
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsDisc
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/60 R15
  • 185/65 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4334,450
Width (mm)1,6981,690
Height (mm)1,3931,375
Wheelbase (mm)2,7002,665
Kerb weight (kg)1,4251,300
Gross weight (kg)1,8101,800
Minimum boot space (l)435410
Front track (mm)1,4181,440
Rear track (mm)1,4311,420
Ride height (mm)130-



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