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 (petrol)
1.8 - 3.2 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mercedes C class is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than 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 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 9 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
300 litres
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
300 litres
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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.
