BMW Z4 M Z4 M 3.2 MT (343 hp) vs Mercedes-Benz C-klasse 2.1 MT (143 hp)

Param name	Param value for BMW Z4 M	Param value for Mercedes-Benz C-klasse
Main Params
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Car name	BMW Z4 M	Mercedes-Benz C-klasse
Car type	passenger cars	passenger cars
Car body type	cabriolet	station wagon
Model	bmw	mercedes
Variant	z4_m	c_klasse
Modification	Z4 M 3.2 MT (343 hp)	2.1 MT (143 hp)
Release of cars	2006	2000
The end of production	2008	2004
Anti-theft protection
Central lock	Yes	No
Standard alarm system - paid option	Yes	No
Standard immobilizer	Yes	No
Comfort
Air conditioner	Yes	No
Climate control	Yes	No
Cruise control - paid option	Yes	No
Onboard computer	Yes	No
Power steering	Yes	No
Steering wheel height adjustment	Yes	No
Steering wheel reach adjustment	Yes	No
Engine
Boost type	No	turbocharging
Compression ratio	11.5	18
Cylinder arrangement	in-line	in-line
Cylinder diameter and piston stroke, mm	91 × 87	88 × 88.3
Engine capacity, cm³	3246	2148
Engine location	front, longitudinal	front, longitudinal
Engine power supply system	distributed injection	engine with undivided combustion chambers (direct fuel injection)
Engine type	petrol	diesel
Maximum power, hp/kW at rpm	343 / 252 at 7900	143 / 107 at 4200
Maximum torque, N*m at rpm	365 at 4900	315 at 1800 - 2600
Number of cylinders	6	4
Number of valves per cylinder	4	4
Exterior elements
Metallic paint coating - paid option	Yes	No
General information
Brand country	Germany	Germany
Car class	S	C
Model assembly	Germany	Germany
Number of doors	2	5
Interior
Electric windows front	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable seats - paid option	Yes	No
Heated front seats - paid option	Yes	No
Leather interior	Yes	No
Multimedia
Standard audio preparation	Yes	No
Standard audio system with CD	Yes	No
Standard Hi-Fi audio system - paid option	Yes	No
Overview
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No
Fog lights	Yes	No
Heated mirrors	Yes	No
Xenon / Bi-xenon headlights	Yes	No
Performance indicators
Acceleration to 100 km/h, s	5	10.7
Ecological class	Euro 5	No
Fuel consumption, l city / highway / combined	18.2 / 8.6 / 13.4	8.8 / 4.7 / 6.2
Fuel type	Super Plus (98)	diesel fuel
Maximum speed, km/h	250	214
Security
ABS	Yes	No
Driver airbag	Yes	No
ESP	Yes	No
Passenger airbag	Yes	No
Side airbags	Yes	No
Sizes in mm
Front track width	1486	1505
Ground clearance	123	150
Height	1302	1465
Length	4113	4541
Rear track width	1516	1476
Wheel size	225 / 45 / R18 255 / 40 / R18	195 / 65 / R15
Wheelbase	2495	2715
Width	1781	1728
Suspension and brakes
Front brakes	disk ventilated	disk ventilated
Rear brakes	disc	disc
Type of front suspension	independent, spring	independent, spring
Type of rear suspension	independent, spring	independent, spring
Transmission
Drive type	rear	rear
Number of gears	6	6
Transmission	mechanical	mechanical
Volume and weight
Curb weight, kg	1415	1485
Fuel tank capacity, l	55	62
Gross weight, kg	1705	2080
Trunk volume min/max, l	200 / 220	470 / 1385