BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres less 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!
BMW 3 series is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1385 litres
1500 litres
Mercedes C class has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 25 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes C class (by 115 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.8 meters
10.84 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.96 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight:
~ 2`110 kg
~ 2`169 kg
Net weight:
~ 1`581 kg
~ 1`561 kg
Load capacity:
~ 529 kg
~ 608 kg
BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
