BMW 3 series 2007 vs Mercedes C class 2011

	BMW 3 series 2007 - 2010	Mercedes C class 2011 - 2013
Body:	Coupe	Estate car / wagon
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.0 Petrol	1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	156 HP	156 HP
Torque:	200 NM	250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	8.9 seconds	9.2 seconds
	BMW 3 series and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes C class. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.9	6.8
	The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:	63 litres	59 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	790 km in combined cycle	860 km in combined cycle
	1060 km on highway	1090 km on highway
	Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines
Average engine lifespan:	420'000 km	440'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	11 years	13 years
Engine spread:	Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4	Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
	In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect.
Mercedes C klase 2011 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2011 1.8 engine
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.
Turning diameter:	11 meters	10.8 meters
	The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class.
Gross weight (kg):	no data	2`080

Safety:	no data
Quality:	average	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 (€):	7200	5800
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has more wide spread and longer produced engine	Mercedes C klase has lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage longer expected engine lifespan roomier boot lower price
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BMW 3 series 2007 vs Mercedes C class 2011

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions