BMW 3 series 2000 vs Mercedes C class 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.4 | |
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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: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2000 2.2 engine: The BMW M54B22 is a 2.2-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing around 170 hp. It is generally regarded as a durable and well-balanced engine, typical of BMW’s classic straight-six lineup. When maintained properly it can easily exceed 300,000 km, but it does have several known weaknesses that owners should ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2000 2.2 engine | |||
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`890 | 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 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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