Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2012

 
Mercedes C class
2011 - 2013
BMW 3 series
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.1 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 204 HP184 HP
Torque: 500 NM380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.1 seconds7.4 seconds
Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive.
Mercedes C class engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.4no data
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres57 litres
820 km with real consumption900 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 14 years17 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klaseInstalled 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 m4.62 m
Width: 1.77 m1.81 m
Height: 1.45 m1.43 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 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 475 litres480 litres
Mercedes C class has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.9 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`1902`060
Safety:
BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests.
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 920012 800
Pros and Cons: Mercedes C klase has
  • more power
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • higher safety
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