BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.1
4.8
Real fuel consumption:
6.7 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 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1080 km in combined cycle
1270 km in combined cycle
1260 km on highway
1450 km on highway
980 km with real consumption
960 km with real consumption
Engines
Engine production duration:
8 years
17 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
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:
4.60 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.44 m
Mercedes C class is 7 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1385 litres
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.
