Mercedes C class 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2006

	Mercedes C class 2005 - 2007	BMW 3 series 2006 - 2008
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	3.0 Diesel	3.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:	224 HP	197 HP
Torque:	415 NM	400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	8.1 seconds	7.4 seconds
	Mercedes C class engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 15 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	6.9	5.9
	The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:	62 litres	61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	890 km in combined cycle	1030 km in combined cycle
	BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

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.
Gross weight (kg):	1`500	2`045

Safety:	no data
Quality:	low	above average
	BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€):	3200	4400
Rating in user reviews:	7.4/10	7.7/10
Pros and Cons:	Mercedes C klase has more power lower price	BMW 3 sērija has more dynamic lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage fewer faults
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Mercedes C class 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2006

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions