Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 28 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
6.7
BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
920 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
1210 km on highway
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
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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.
Mercedes C class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Mercedes C class quality could be a bit better.
