BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Mercedes C class torque is 30 NM less than BMW 3 series. Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
9.7 l/100km
9.7 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
970 km in combined cycle
830 km in combined cycle
1240 km on highway
1090 km on highway
680 km with real consumption
610 km with real consumption
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
14 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SLK
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
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.
