BMW 3 series and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 11 NM less than Mercedes C class. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.9
9.4
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
610 km in combined cycle
650 km in combined cycle
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.
