Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2008

 
Mercedes C class
2011 - 2013
BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.1 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 170 HP143 HP
Torque: 400 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 seconds9.6 seconds
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 1.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.74.8
Real fuel consumption: 6.0 l/100km5.8 l/100km
By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres61 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1400 km in combined cycle1270 km in combined cycle
1650 km on highway1450 km on highway
1100 km with real consumption1050 km with real consumption
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 14 years17 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klaseInstalled 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.61 m4.53 m
Width: 1.77 m1.82 m
Height: 1.46 m1.44 m
Mercedes C class is 8 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 485 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1385 litres
Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity.
Mercedes C class has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1952`045
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 74005800
Pros and Cons: Mercedes C klase has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower price
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