BMW 3 series 2018 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 115 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 230 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.8 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 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: | 2`180 kg | 2`400 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`660 kg | 1`760 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 520 kg | 640 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 800 | 29 800 | |
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