BMW 3 series 2018 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.8 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 80 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A 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. | |||
| 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 Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
480 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.18 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`085 kg | 2`135 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 27 000 | |
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