BMW 3 series 2001 vs Mercedes C class 2000

 
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2003
Mercedes C class
2000 - 2004
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.1 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 150 HP143 HP
Torque: 330 NM315 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 seconds10.3 seconds
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 3 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.56.2
Real fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100km6.3 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1140 km in combined cycle1000 km in combined cycle
1430 km on highway1310 km on highway
960 km with real consumption980 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km560'000 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 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3Used 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. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.47 m4.53 m
Width: 1.74 m1.73 m
Height: 1.42 m1.43 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 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10 meters10.8 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`9151`500
Safety:
Quality:
below average

below average
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.
Average price (€): 22001600
Rating in user reviews: 7.9/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
Mercedes C klase has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher safety
  • lower price
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