BMW 3 series 1983 vs Mercedes C class 2000

 
BMW 3 series
1983 - 1985
Mercedes C class
2000 - 2002
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 125 HP129 HP
Torque: 170 NM185 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 seconds11 seconds
BMW 3 series engine produces 4 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes C class. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.69.4
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 630 km in combined cycle650 km in combined cycle
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.32 m4.53 m
Width: 1.64 m1.73 m
Height: 1.38 m1.43 m
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 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
425 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10 meters10.8 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`5401`500
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 46001400
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
Mercedes C klase has
  • lower price
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