BMW 3 series 2000 vs Mercedes C class 2000
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 136 HP | 143 HP | |
Torque: | 280 NM | 315 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
BMW 3 series engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Mercedes C class. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.2 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 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
1120 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
850 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 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: | 9 years | 9 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Used also on Mercedes E klase | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.47 m | 4.53 m | |
Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 440 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. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`500 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | below average | average | |
Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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