Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 8 Series (E31) 830i 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz 300 (W124) 300 D

Comparison of BMW 8 Series (E31) 830i 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz 300 (W124) 300 D [S]ave

Attribute
Mercedes-Benz 300 (W124) 300 D ×
BMW 8 Series (E31) 830i 3.0 ×
General
MakeMercedes-BenzBMW
Model3008 Series
Generation300 (W124)8 Series (E31)
Modification300 D830i 3.0
Websitehttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats54
Body typeSedanCoupe
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears56
Production from (year)19891992
Production to (year)19931992
Performance
Top speed (km/h)200241
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)12.87.8
City consumption (l/100km)8.5-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.5-
Combined consumption (l/100km)7.4-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)113218
Max. torque (Nm)210500
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder24
Engine displacement (cm³)2,9962,993
Compression ratio2218
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,6004,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,8002,750
Cylinder bore (mm)8784
Piston stroke (mm)8490
Fuel systemDiesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)Diesel Commonrail
Valve controlOhcDohc
Turbine-Turbocharger
Fuel tank (l)7090
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesDiscVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 195/65 R15
  • 235/50 R16
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7404,780
Width (mm)1,7401,855
Height (mm)1,4311,340
Wheelbase (mm)2,8002,685
Kerb weight (kg)1,5601,790
Gross weight (kg)2,0502,210
Minimum boot space (l)520320
Front track (mm)1,5011,555
Rear track (mm)1,4911,560



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