BMW 3 series 2008 vs Mercedes C class 2007

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	BMW 3 series 2008 - 2012	Mercedes C class 2007 - 2011
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Engines:	1.6 - 3.0	1.8 - 3.5
Performance
Power:	122 - 306 HP	136 - 272 HP
Torque:	160 - 580 NM	230 - 510 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	5.6 - 11 seconds	6.5 - 10.8 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	4.8 - 9.8	5.9 - 9.9
	BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1 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!

Dimensions
Length:	4.53 m	4.60 m
Width:	1.82 m	1.77 m
Height:	1.44 m	1.46 m
	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	1385 litres	no data
	Mercedes C class has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 25 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
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 (kg):	~ 2`116	~ 1`800

Safety:	no data
Quality:	above average	above average
Average price (€):	5800	4800
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has lower fuel consumption	Mercedes C klase has roomier boot better manoeuvrability fewer faults lower price
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BMW 3 series 2008 vs Mercedes C class 2007

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions