Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 88 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.1
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
9.9 l/100km
9.7 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
750 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway
1170 km on highway
610 km with real consumption
680 km with real consumption
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering.
Dimensions
Length:
4.58 m
4.61 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.40 m
1.46 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 litres
485 litres
Mercedes C class has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 45 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
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.
