BMW 3 series 2001 vs Mercedes C class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 49 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.6 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 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 440'000 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: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2004 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2004 1.8 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`820 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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