Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 14 HP less power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.6
5.7
Real fuel consumption:
6.3 l/100km
6.3 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1080 km in combined cycle
1150 km in combined cycle
1380 km on highway
1460 km on highway
960 km with real consumption
1040 km with real consumption
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
4.52 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.45 m
BMW 3 series is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
475 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
460 litres
no data
BMW 3 series has 15 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class.
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
