Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2012
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 170 HP | 116 HP | |
Torque: | 400 NM | 260 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 54 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 140 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.4 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 57 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
1600 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
1000 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 14 years | 17 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | 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. | |||
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. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 1`980 | |
Safety: | |||
BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. | |||
Quality: | above average | above average | |
Average price (€): | 9000 | 12 000 | |
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