BMW 3 series 2013 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | 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. Mercedes C class 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: | 4.62 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | no data | |
| BMW 3 series has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests, but Mercedes C class is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 5800 | |
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