BMW 3 series 2006 vs Mercedes C class 2007

	BMW 3 series 2006 - 2006	Mercedes C class 2007 - 2009
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.0 Petrol	1.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:	173 HP	156 HP
Torque:	200 NM	230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	8.1 seconds	9.5 seconds
	BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 17 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 30 NM less 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):	8.9	7.4
Real fuel consumption:	10.0 l/100km	8.2 l/100km
	The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:	63 litres	66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	700 km in combined cycle	890 km in combined cycle
	950 km on highway	1170 km on highway
	630 km with real consumption	800 km with real consumption
	Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Mercedes C klase 2007 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 2007 1.8 engine
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
	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.
Gross weight (kg):	1`870	no data

Safety:
Quality:	average	below average
	BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better
Average price (€):	4200	5600
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has more power more dynamic fewer faults lower price	Mercedes C klase has lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage
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BMW 3 series 2006 vs Mercedes C class 2007

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions