BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 68 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
5.7
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
41 litres
760 km with real consumption
500 km with real consumption
Engines
Engine production duration:
10 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.63 m
4.69 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
480 litres
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.22 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.08 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class.
Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better
