BMW 3 series 2003 vs Mercedes C class 2000
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
BMW 3 series
2003 - 2006
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BMW 318Ci | 143 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318Ci | 143 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 320Cd | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 320Cd | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 320Ci | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 320Ci | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325Ci | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 325Ci | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 330Cd | 204 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 330Cd | 204 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 330Ci | 231 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 330Ci | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes C class
2000 - 2004
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Mercedes C 180 2000 | 129 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes C 180 2000 | 129 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 180 2002 Kompressor | 143 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 180 2002 Kompressor | 143 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes C 200 2000 CDI | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
Mercedes C 200 2000 CDI | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes C 200 2000 Kompressor | 163 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes C 200 2000 Kompressor | 163 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 200 2002 Kompressor | 163 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 200 2002 Kompressor | 163 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes C 220 2000 CDI | 143 HP | Diesel | Manual
Mercedes C 220 2000 CDI | 143 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes C 240 2000 | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 240 2000 | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes C 240 2002 4Matic | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes C 270 2000 CDI | 170 HP | Diesel | Manual
Mercedes C 270 2000 CDI | 170 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes C 30 2002 CDI AMG | 231 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes C 32 2001 AMG | 354 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 320 2000 | 218 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 320 2003 | 218 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes C 320 2002 4Matic | 218 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Body:
Coupe Sedan
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD) Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 3 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes C class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
2.0 - 3.0 1.8 - 3.2
Performance
Power:
143 - 231 HP 115 - 354 HP
Torque:
200 - 410 NM 185 - 540 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.5 - 10 seconds 5.2 - 12.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.7 - 9.6 6.1 - 11.5
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, a BMW 3 series with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a 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:
4.49 m 4.53 m
Width:
1.76 m 1.73 m
Height:
1.37 m 1.43 m
BMW 3 series is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
410 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`935 ~ 1`500
Safety:
Quality:
average average
Average price (€):
5000 1400
Rating in user reviews:
8.2 /10
7.9 /10
Pros and Cons:
BMW 3 sērija has
lower fuel consumption better manoeuvrability
Mercedes C klase has
available with 4x4 drive fewer faults lower price
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