Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
6.4
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
66 litres
900 km with real consumption
820 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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:
17 years
14 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.59 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.45 m
BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
475 litres
BMW 3 series has 5 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
2`060
2`190
Safety:
BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests, but Mercedes C class is better rated in child safety tests.
