BMW 3 series 2005 vs Mercedes C class 2007

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	BMW 3 series 2005 - 2008	Mercedes C class 2007 - 2011
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Engines:	1.6 - 3.0	1.6 - 6.2
Performance
Power:	122 - 306 HP	136 - 457 HP
Torque:	160 - 580 NM	230 - 600 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	5.5 - 11 seconds	4.5 - 10.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	4.7 - 10.0	5.7 - 13.4
	BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 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:	4.52 m	4.59 m
Width:	1.82 m	1.77 m
Height:	1.42 m	1.45 m
	BMW 3 series is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	460 litres	475 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	1385 litres	no data
	BMW 3 series has 15 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
Turning diameter:	11 meters	11.75 meters
	The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.75 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`007	~ 1`948

Safety:
Quality:	average	above average
Average price (€):	4600	6000
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has lower fuel consumption better manoeuvrability lower price	Mercedes C klase has fewer faults
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BMW 3 series 2005 vs Mercedes C class 2007

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions