BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
BMW 316i Touring | 116 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 316i Touring | 116 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318d Touring | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 318d Touring | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 318i Touring | 143 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318i Touring | 143 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 320d Touring | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 320d Touring | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 320d Touring | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 320i Touring | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 320i Touring | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325i Touring | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 325i Touring | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325xi Touring | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 325xi Touring | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330d Touring | 184 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 330d Touring | 184 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 330d Touring | 204 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 330d Touring | 204 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 330i Touring | 231 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 330i Touring | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 330i Touring | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 330xd Touring | 184 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 330xd Touring | 184 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330xd Touring | 204 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 330xd Touring | 204 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330xi Touring | 231 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 330xi Touring | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330xi Touring | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
BMW 318d | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 318d | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
Mercedes C class
2001 - 2002
Mercedes C 180 2001 Combi | 129 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes C 180 2001 Combi | 129 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 180 2002 Kompressor Combi | 143 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 180 2002 Kompressor Combi | 143 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes C 200 2001 CDI Combi | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
Mercedes C 200 2001 CDI Combi | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes C 200 2001 Kompressor Combi | 163 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes C 200 2001 Kompressor Combi | 163 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 200 2002 Kompressor Combi | 163 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 200 2002 Kompressor Combi | 163 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes C 220 2001 CDI Combi | 143 HP | Diesel | Manual
Mercedes C 220 2001 CDI Combi | 143 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes C 240 2002 4Matic Combi | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Mercedes C 240 2002 4Matic Combi | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes C 240 2001 Combi | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes C 240 2001 Combi | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 270 2001 CDI Combi | 170 HP | Diesel | Manual
Mercedes C 270 2001 CDI Combi | 170 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes C 30 2002 CDI AMG Combi | 231 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes C 32 2001 AMG Combi | 354 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 320 2002 4Matic Combi | 218 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes C 320 2001 Combi | 218 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 320 2003 Combi | 218 HP | Petrol | Manual
Gearbox:
Manual Manual
Engine:
2.0 Petrol 2.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
143 HP 129 HP
Torque:
200 NM 185 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.6 seconds 11.3 seconds
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.4 9.6
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.BMW 3 series consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres 62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
850 km in combined cycle 640 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway 840 km on highway
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption " to learn more about fuel economy.
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m 4.54 m
Width:
1.74 m 1.73 m
Height:
1.41 m 1.46 m
BMW 3 series is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
435 litres no data
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
1345 litres no data
Turning diameter:
10 meters 10.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
1`935 1`500
Safety:
Quality:
below average
average
Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€):
2200 1600
Rating in user reviews:
7.9 /10
7.6 /10
Pros and Cons:
BMW 3 sērija has
more power more dynamic lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage better manoeuvrability
Mercedes C klase has
higher safety fewer faults lower price
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