Mercedes C class 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 61 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 8 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. | |||
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 |
no data | 1500 litres | |
| Mercedes C class has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`050 | |
| 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 | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 19 200 | 10 200 | |
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