BMW 3 series 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2011

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	BMW 3 series 2012 - 2015	Mercedes C class 2011 - 2013
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:	4.8 - 11.3 seconds	4.4 - 10.8 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	4.1 - 8.2	4.4 - 12.0
	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 0.4 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:	4.62 m	4.59 m
Width:	1.81 m	1.77 m
Height:	1.43 m	1.44 m
	BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	480 litres	475 litres
	BMW 3 series has 5 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`024	~ 2`106

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 (€):	12 600	9200
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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BMW 3 series 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2011

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions