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BMW Serija 3 E30 or Mercedes-Benz SL R107?

1982–1994 vs 1971–1989 · Sedan/Coupe/Wagon vs Convertible

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BMW Serija 3 E301982–1994 · 12 engines · Base, Design Edition, M TechnicSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz SL R1071971–1989 · 9 engines · Base, Final EditionSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW Serija 3 E301982–1994no listings
Mercedes-Benz SL R1071971–1989no listings
Dimensions
Length4,325 mmLength4,390 mm–4,630 mm
Width1,645 mmWidth1,790 mm
Height1,380 mm–1,400 mmHeight1,290 mm
Wheelbase2,570 mmWheelbase2,460 mm
Ground clearance135 mm–150 mmGround clearance130 mm
Trunk volume400 l–425 lTrunk volume260 l
Curb weight1,080 kg–1,320 kgCurb weight1,520 kg–1,660 kg
Fuel tank55 l–64 lFuel tank85 l–90 l
Engines
Production years1982–1994Production years1971–1989
Body typeSedan, Coupe, WagonBody typeConvertible
Number of engines12Number of engines9
Power63–125 kW (86–170 hp)Power136–177 kW (185–241 hp)
Displacement (l)1.6–2.7Displacement (l)2.7–5.5
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption6.8 l/100 km · 324dLowest consumption12.8 l/100 km · 300 SL
Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 325iBest 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 560 SL
Top speed215 km/hTop speed225 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim9 · BaseItems in the base trim22 · Base
Items in the top trim20 · M TechnicItems in the top trim26 · Final Edition
Equipment · Comfort2 · 5
Air Conditioning—Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control—Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows—Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors—Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 5
Fabric✓Fabric—
Velour—Velour✓
2 Seats—2 Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel—Leather Steering Wheel✓
Tinted Windows—Tinted Windows✓
Front centre armrest—Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System—Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 3
Halogen Headlights—Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors—Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 2
Driver's Airbag—Driver's Airbag✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 1
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 4
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels—Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels—R15 Wheels✓
Metallic Paint—Metallic Paint✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 3 E30 or Mercedes-Benz SL R107?

Length: Mercedes-Benz SL R107 4,630 mm, BMW Serija 3 E30 4,325 mm (a 305 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,460 vs 2,570 mm. Boot: 260 vs 425 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 3 E30 or Mercedes-Benz SL R107?

The most frugal BMW Serija 3 E30 uses 6.8 l/100 km (324d); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz SL R107 12.8 l/100 km (300 SL).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 3 E30 or Mercedes-Benz SL R107?

The strongest BMW Serija 3 E30 makes 125 kW (170 hp) (325i); the strongest Mercedes-Benz SL R107 177 kW (241 hp) (500 SL).

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