BMW 3 series 2008 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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 | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 475 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 15 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.84 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.16 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes C class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Mercedes C class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 6000 | |
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