BMW Serija 3 E30 or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460?

1982–1994 vs 1979–1991 · Sedan/Coupe/Wagon vs SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door/Convertible

In short

Length: Serija 3 E30 4,325 mm, G-Klasa W460 4,620 mm — a 30 cm difference.
Boot: Serija 3 E30 425 l, G-Klasa W460 640 l.
Lowest consumption: Serija 3 E30 6.8 l/100 km, G-Klasa W460 11.9 l/100 km.
Power: Serija 3 E30 63–125 kW, G-Klasa W460 53–115 kW.
Standard equipment: Serija 3 E30 9 items (Base), G-Klasa W460 16 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW Serija 3 E301982–1994 · 12 engines · Base, Design Edition, M TechnicSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4601979–1991 · 9 engines · Standard, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW Serija 3 E301982–1994no listings	Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4601979–1991no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,325 mm	Length4,175 mm–4,620 mm
Width	Width1,645 mm	Width1,700 mm
Height	Height1,380 mm–1,400 mm	Height1,930 mm–1,950 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,570 mm	Wheelbase2,400 mm–2,850 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance210 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume400 l–425 l	Trunk volume320 l–640 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,080 kg–1,320 kg	Curb weight1,850 kg–2,050 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–64 l	Fuel tank66 l–96 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1982–1994	Production years1979–1991
Body type	Body typeSedan, Coupe, Wagon	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines9
Power	Power63–125 kW (86–170 hp)	Power53–115 kW (72–156 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.7	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.8 l/100 km · 324d	Lowest consumption11.9 l/100 km · 250 GD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 325i	Best 0–100 km/h12.5 s · 280 GE
Top speed	Top speed215 km/h	Top speed160 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim9 · Base	Items in the base trim16 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim20 · M Technic	Items in the top trim20 · Classic
Equipment · Comfort2 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety1 · 0
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 7
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Tow Hitch	Tow Hitch—	Tow Hitch✓
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox—	Low-range Gearbox✓
Differential Lock	Differential Lock—	Differential Lock✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 3 E30 or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460?

Length: Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 4,620 mm, BMW Serija 3 E30 4,325 mm (a 295 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,850 vs 2,570 mm. Boot: 640 vs 425 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 3 E30 or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460?

The most frugal BMW Serija 3 E30 uses 6.8 l/100 km (324d); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 11.9 l/100 km (250 GD).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 3 E30 or Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460?

The strongest BMW Serija 3 E30 makes 125 kW (170 hp) (325i); the strongest Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 115 kW (156 hp) (280 GE).

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