BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
6.9
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
61 litres
740 km with real consumption
800 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Engines
Engine production duration:
19 years
16 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.61 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.44 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 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1385 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 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series.
