BMW 3 series 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2011
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
BMW 3 series
2012 - 2015
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BMW 320d Touring | 184 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 320d Touring | 184 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 328i Touring | 245 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 328i Touring | 245 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 330d Touring | 258 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 335i | 306 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 335i | 306 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 335i | 306 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 335d | 313 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 330d | 258 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 328i | 245 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 328i | 245 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
BMW 325d | 218 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 320i | 184 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 320i | 184 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
BMW 320i | 184 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 320i | 184 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 320d | 184 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 320d | 184 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
BMW 320d | 163 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 320d | 163 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 318d | 143 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
BMW 318d | 143 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 318d | 143 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 316i | 136 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 316i | 136 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 316d | 116 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 316d | 116 HP | Diesel | Manual
Mercedes C class
2011 - 2013
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Mercedes C 180 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY | 156 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes C 180 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY | 156 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 180 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY | 120 HP | Diesel | Manual
Mercedes C 180 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY | 120 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes C 200 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY | 184 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes C 200 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY | 184 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 200 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY | 136 HP | Diesel | Manual
Mercedes C 200 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY | 136 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes C 220 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY | 170 HP | Diesel | Manual
Mercedes C 220 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY | 170 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes C 250 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY | 204 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 250 2011 CDI 4Matic BlueEFFICIENCY | 204 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes C 250 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY | 204 HP | Diesel | Manual
Mercedes C 250 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY | 204 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes C 300 2011 CDI 4Matic BlueEFFICIENCY | 231 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes C 350 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY | 306 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 350 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY | 265 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes C 63 2011 AMG | 457 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic Manual/Automatic
Engines:
1.6 - 3.0 1.8 - 6.2
Performance
Power:
116 - 313 HP 120 - 457 HP
Torque:
220 - 630 NM 250 - 620 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
4.9 - 11.2 seconds 4.6 - 11.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.3 - 8.1 4.7 - 12.3
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. select the car version ! Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption " to learn more about fuel economy.
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m 4.61 m
Width:
1.81 m 1.77 m
Height:
1.43 m 1.46 m
BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower.
Trunk capacity:
495 litres 485 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
1500 litres no data
BMW 3 series has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters 11.1 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 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`093 ~ 2`189
Safety:
BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests , but Mercedes C class is better rated in child safety tests.
Quality:
average above average
Average price (€):
9200 5800
Pros and Cons:
BMW 3 sērija has
lower fuel consumption higher safety
Mercedes C klase has
better manoeuvrability higher children safety fewer faults lower price
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