BMW 3 series 2008 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 21 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine Mercedes C klase 2007 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 5 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`055 kg | 2`185 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`535 kg | 1`625 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 520 kg | 560 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | 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 (€): | 5200 | 4600 | |
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