BMW 3 series 1998 vs Mercedes C class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 5 NM more than Mercedes C class. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 11.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`910 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 50 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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