Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
5.4
Real fuel consumption:
7.0 l/100km
6.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1000 km in combined cycle
1120 km in combined cycle
1290 km on highway
1380 km on highway
940 km with real consumption
960 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
8 years
17 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes E klase
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.58 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.42 m
Mercedes C class is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
475 litres
460 litres
Mercedes C class has 15 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series.
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.
