Comparisons / Comparison of BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 CAT and Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) 2.5 i 16V

Comparison of BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 CAT and Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) 2.5 i 16V [S]ave

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Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) 2.5 i 16V ×
BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 CAT ×
General
MakeMercedes-BenzBMW
Model190M3
Generation190 (W201)M3 (E30)
Modification2.5 i 16V2.3 CAT
Websitehttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats54
Body typeSedanCoupe
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19891989
Production to (year)19931990
Performance
Top speed (km/h)230241
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.76.7
City consumption (l/100km)13.312.4
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.36.2
Combined consumption (l/100km)97.8
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)195215
Max. torque (Nm)235230
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4982,302
Compression ratio9.710.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,7506,750
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)5,0004,600
Cylinder bore (mm)95.593.4
Piston stroke (mm)87.284
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohc-
Fuel tank (l)5570
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering type-Steering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesDiscVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/55 R15
  • 205/55 R15
Turning radius (m)-11.1
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4504,345
Width (mm)1,6901,680
Height (mm)1,3751,370
Wheelbase (mm)2,6652,565
Kerb weight (kg)1,3001,200
Gross weight (kg)1,8001,600
Minimum boot space (l)410420
Front track (mm)1,4401,414
Rear track (mm)1,4201,435
Drag coefficient (Cd)-0.33



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