BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
6.6
Real fuel consumption:
7.3 l/100km
7.2 l/100km
By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito
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:
4.52 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.43 m
BMW 3 series is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 9 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
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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.
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
