Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 41 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 2.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.6
8.4
Real fuel consumption:
8.8 l/100km
8.7 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
730 km in combined cycle
620 km with real consumption
710 km with real consumption
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 21 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 9 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
425 litres
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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.
