BMW 3 series 2001 vs Mercedes C class 2001

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	BMW 3 series 2001 - 2005	Mercedes C class 2001 - 2004
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Engines:	1.8 - 3.0	1.8 - 3.2
Performance
Power:	115 - 231 HP	115 - 354 HP
Torque:	175 - 410 NM	185 - 540 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	6.7 - 12 seconds	5.4 - 12.8 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	5.7 - 11.0	6.7 - 11.9
	BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions
Length:	4.48 m	4.54 m
Width:	1.74 m	1.73 m
Height:	1.41 m	1.46 m
	BMW 3 series is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	435 litres	no data
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	1345 litres	no data
Turning diameter:	10 meters	10.8 meters
	The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):	~ 2`062	~ 1`500

Safety:
Quality:	below average	average
Average price (€):	2200	1600
Rating in user reviews:	7.9/10	7.6/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has lower fuel consumption for petrol engines better manoeuvrability	Mercedes C klase has higher safety fewer faults lower price
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BMW 3 series 2001 vs Mercedes C class 2001

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions