Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 88 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 240 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.8
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
57 litres
1060 km with real consumption
1050 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.
