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 1.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.2
9.8
Real fuel consumption:
9.2 l/100km
10.7 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
BMW 3 sērija 2001 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2001 2.0 engine
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.
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
