Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 8 Series (E31) 830i 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 30 CDI

Comparison of BMW 8 Series (E31) 830i 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 30 CDI [S]ave

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 30 CDI ×
BMW 8 Series (E31) 830i 3.0 ×
General
MakeMercedes-BenzBMW
ModelC-class8 Series
GenerationC-class (W203)8 Series (E31)
ModificationAMG C 30 CDI830i 3.0
Websitehttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats54
Body typeSedanCoupe
Transmissionautomaticmanual
Number of gears56
Production from (year)20041992
Production to (year)20061992
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250241
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.87.8
City consumption (l/100km)10.2-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)5.9-
Combined consumption (l/100km)7.6-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)231218
Max. torque (Nm)540500
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders56
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,9502,993
Compression ratio16.518
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)3,8004,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,0002,750
Cylinder bore (mm)8884
Piston stroke (mm)9790
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve control-Dohc
TurbineTurbochargerTurbocharger
Fuel tank (l)6290
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionTransverse stabilizerHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rack-
Power steering-Hydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 225/45 ZR17
  • 245/40 ZR17
  • 235/50 R16
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,5264,780
Width (mm)1,7281,855
Height (mm)1,4121,340
Wheelbase (mm)2,7152,685
Kerb weight (kg)1,5851,790
Gross weight (kg)2,1352,210
Minimum boot space (l)455320
Front track (mm)1,4931,555
Rear track (mm)1,4781,560



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