BMW 3 series 2003 vs Mercedes C class 2001

	BMW 3 series 2003 - 2005	Mercedes C class 2001 - 2004
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.0 Diesel	2.1 Diesel
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	115 HP	115 HP
Torque:	280 NM	250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	11 seconds	12.6 seconds
	BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes C class. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	5.8	6.7
	The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:	63 litres	62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1080 km in combined cycle	920 km in combined cycle
	1340 km on highway	1140 km on highway
	BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines
Engine production duration:	9 years	8 years
Engine spread:	Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3	Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito
	In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:	4.48 m	4.54 m
Width:	1.74 m	1.73 m
Height:	1.41 m	1.46 m
	BMW 3 series is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	435 litres	no data
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	1345 litres	no data
Turning diameter:	no data	10.8 meters
Gross weight (kg):	2`005	1`500

Safety:
Quality:	below average	below average
	Mercedes C class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Mercedes C class quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€):	2200	1600
Rating in user reviews:	7.9/10	7.6/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has more dynamic lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage	Mercedes C klase has higher safety lower price
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BMW 3 series 2003 vs Mercedes C class 2001

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions