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BMW M3 E30 or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460?

1986–1991 vs 1979–1991 · Coupe/Convertible vs SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door/Convertible

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BMW M3 E301986–1991 · 6 engines · Standard, Evolution, Evolution II, Sport EvolutionSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4601979–1991 · 9 engines · Standard, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW M3 E301986–1991no listings
Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4601979–1991no listings
Dimensions
Length4,345 mmLength4,175 mm–4,620 mm
Width1,680 mmWidth1,700 mm
Height1,370 mmHeight1,930 mm–1,950 mm
Wheelbase2,565 mmWheelbase2,400 mm–2,850 mm
Ground clearance115 mm–120 mmGround clearance210 mm
Trunk volume300 l–400 lTrunk volume320 l–640 l
Curb weight1,165 kg–1,300 kgCurb weight1,850 kg–2,050 kg
Fuel tank70 lFuel tank66 l–96 l
Engines
Production years1986–1991Production years1979–1991
Body typeCoupe, ConvertibleBody typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines6Number of engines9
Power143–175 kW (194–238 hp)Power53–115 kW (72–156 hp)
Displacement (l)2.3–2.5Displacement (l)2.0–3.0
FuelPetrolFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxManualGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption7.8 l/100 km · 2.3 Evolution IILowest consumption11.9 l/100 km · 250 GD
Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 2.5 Sport EvolutionBest 0–100 km/h12.5 s · 280 GE
Top speed248 km/hTop speed160 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Standard
Items in the base trim24 · StandardItems in the base trim16 · Standard
Items in the top trim26 · EvolutionItems in the top trim20 · Classic
Equipment · Comfort6 · 1
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows—
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors—
Sport suspension✓Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior6 · 5
Black Interior✓Black Interior✓
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats—5 Seats✓
Sport Seats✓Sport Seats—
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover—Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System✓Audio System—
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 1
Halogen Headlights✓Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 1
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior5 · 7
Steel Wheels—Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels—
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels✓
Tow Hitch—Tow Hitch✓
Low-range Gearbox—Low-range Gearbox✓
Differential Lock—Differential Lock✓
Body Kit✓Body Kit—
Metallic Paint✓Metallic Paint—
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate—Engine skid plate✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW M3 E30 or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460?

Length: Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 4,620 mm, BMW M3 E30 4,345 mm (a 275 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,850 vs 2,565 mm. Boot: 640 vs 400 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW M3 E30 or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460?

The most frugal BMW M3 E30 uses 7.8 l/100 km (2.3 Evolution II); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 11.9 l/100 km (250 GD).

Which is more powerful — BMW M3 E30 or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460?

The strongest BMW M3 E30 makes 175 kW (238 hp) (2.5 Sport Evolution); the strongest Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 115 kW (156 hp) (280 GE).

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