BMW 3 series 1998 vs Mercedes C class 2000

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	BMW 3 series 1998 - 2001	Mercedes C class 2000 - 2004
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Engines:	1.9 - 3.0	1.8 - 3.2
Performance
Power:	105 - 231 HP	115 - 354 HP
Torque:	165 - 390 NM	185 - 540 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	6.5 - 14 seconds	5.2 - 12.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	5.7 - 10.0	6.1 - 11.5
	BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 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:	4.47 m	4.53 m
Width:	1.74 m	1.73 m
Height:	1.42 m	1.43 m
	Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:	440 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):	~ 1`936	~ 1`500

Safety:	no data
Quality:	low	average
Average price (€):	2200	1600
Rating in user reviews:	7.5/10	7.9/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has lower fuel consumption for petrol engines better manoeuvrability	Mercedes C klase has lower fuel consumption for diesel engines fewer faults lower price
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BMW 3 series 1998 vs Mercedes C class 2000

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions