BMW 3 series 2012 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: | 170 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 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 | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 475 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 5 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): | 1`940 | 1`995 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 600 | 8000 | |
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