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
8.1 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 1.9 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
810 km with real consumption
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
1`870 kg
1`970 kg
Net weight:
1`425 kg
1`410 kg
Load capacity:
445 kg
560 kg
BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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
