BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 13 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 2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5
6.7
Real fuel consumption:
7.4 l/100km
7.3 l/100km
By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
950 km in combined cycle
910 km in combined cycle
1190 km on highway
1150 km on highway
830 km with real consumption
830 km with real consumption
Engines
Engine production duration:
8 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito
Used also on BMW 1 sērija
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:
4.53 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
Mercedes C class is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
460 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 fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably slightly better
