Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 50 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
4.0
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
50 litres
810 km with real consumption
740 km with real consumption
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 45 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better