BMW 3 series 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1590 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.08 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`115 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 28 200 | |
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