In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes C class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.8 - 9.9
4.7 - 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 0.8 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!
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 litres
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
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1500 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 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class.
Gross weight:
~ 1`998 kg
~ 2`188 kg
Net weight:
~ 1`543 kg
~ 1`656 kg
Load capacity:
~ 455 kg
~ 532 kg
BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
