BMW 2 series 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (BMW 2 series) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X2 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 2 series is smaller. BMW 2 series is 16 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. BMW 2 series has 50 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.18 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 30 200 | 28 000 | |
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