BMW 3 series 2008 vs Mercedes C class 2007

 
BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
Mercedes C class
2007 - 2011
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 286 HP224 HP
Torque: 580 NM510 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.2 seconds6.8 seconds
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 3 series engine produces 62 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.77.3
Real fuel consumption: 8.2 l/100km8.5 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity: 61 litres66 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 910 km in combined cycle900 km in combined cycle
1150 km on highway1110 km on highway
740 km with real consumption770 km with real consumption

Engines

Engine production duration: 12 years19 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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 m4.58 m
Width: 1.82 m1.77 m
Height: 1.42 m1.45 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 litres475 litres
BMW 3 series has 15 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class.
Gross weight (kg): 2`100no 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 (€): 58006000
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
Mercedes C klase has
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