Mercedes C class and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5
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Fuel tank capacity:
59 litres
60 litres
690 km with real consumption
730 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
330'000 km
300'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
13 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK
Installed on at least 8 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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.59 m
4.62 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.43 m
Mercedes C class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes C class is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
475 litres
480 litres
Mercedes C class has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
