Mercedes C class 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2012
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes C class is available only with rear wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.1 | 1.6 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 - 211 HP | 116 - 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 500 NM | 220 - 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 - 8.7 seconds | 4.9 - 11.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 - 5.6 | 4.3 - 8.1 | |
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Mercedes C class petrol engines consumes on average 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Mercedes C class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 8 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Mercedes C class has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`126 | ~ 2`093 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 400 | 10 000 | |
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