BMW 3 series 2006 vs Mercedes C class 2011

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BMW 3 series
2006 - 2010
Mercedes C class
2011 - 2013
Body: CoupeEstate car / wagon
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 2.0 - 3.01.8 - 6.2

Performance

Power: 156 - 306 HP120 - 457 HP
Torque: 200 - 580 NM250 - 620 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.4 - 8.9 seconds4.6 - 11.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.8 - 9.94.7 - 12.3
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
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Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.58 m4.61 m
Width: 1.78 m1.77 m
Height: 1.40 m1.46 m
BMW 3 series is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 440 litres485 litres
Mercedes C class has more luggage space.
BMW 3 series has 45 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
Turning diameter: 11 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`998~ 2`189
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 72005800
Pros and Cons:
    Mercedes C klase has
    • lower fuel consumption
    • roomier boot
    • fewer faults
    • lower price
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