BMW 8 series 2018 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 680 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 116 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.9 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 8 series consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 8 series could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 8 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.41 m | |
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BMW 8 series is larger, but lower. BMW 8 series is 26 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 13 cm wider, while the height of BMW 8 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 450 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 8 series has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. This could mean that the BMW 8 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 8 series is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means BMW 8 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`370 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 59 200 | 26 400 | |
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