BMW 3 series 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 28 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 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 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine Mercedes C klase 2011 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2011 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | no data | |
| BMW 3 series has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.5 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 (kg): | 2`050 | 2`095 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests, but Mercedes C class is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 7000 | |
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