BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 15 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.5
8.1
Real fuel consumption:
10.0 l/100km
9.2 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
650 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
870 km on highway
1000 km on highway
620 km with real consumption
680 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.47 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
440 litres
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
10 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes C class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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