Mercedes C class 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2008

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Mercedes C class
2007 - 2011
BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.6 - 6.21.6 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 136 - 457 HP122 - 306 HP
Torque: 230 - 600 NM160 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.5 - 10.2 seconds5.5 - 11.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.7 - 13.44.7 - 9.7
Mercedes C class petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Mercedes C class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.59 m4.53 m
Width: 1.77 m1.82 m
Height: 1.45 m1.42 m
Mercedes C class is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 475 litres460 litres
Mercedes C class has 15 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 11.75 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.75 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes C class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`948~ 2`023
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 60005800
Pros and Cons: Mercedes C klase has
  • fewer faults
BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
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