BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
6.2
Real fuel consumption:
7.0 l/100km
7.3 l/100km
By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 litres less 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
980 km in combined cycle
1290 km on highway
1190 km on highway
940 km with real consumption
830 km with real consumption
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.
