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

Comparison of BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 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 ×
General
MakeMercedes-BenzBMW
Model190M3
Generation190 (W201)M3 (E30)
Modification2.5 i 16V2.3
Websitehttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats54
Body typeSedanCoupe
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19891986
Production to (year)19931989
Performance
Top speed (km/h)230235
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.76.7
City consumption (l/100km)13.311.6
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.37.5
Combined consumption (l/100km)98.3
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)195200
Max. torque (Nm)235240
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)5,0004,750
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 springMcPherson
Rear wheel suspensionHelical spring-
Steering type-Steering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesDiscVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/55 R15
  • 205/55 VR15
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)1,3001,165
Gross weight (kg)1,8001,540
Minimum boot space (l)410420
Front track (mm)1,4401,412
Rear track (mm)1,4201,434
Drag coefficient (Cd)-0.33



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