BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 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!
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.
Dimensions
Length:
4.63 m
4.69 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
480 litres
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11.22 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.48 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.
