BMW 3 series 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 43 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 6.1 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 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1390 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1620 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| 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 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 475 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 5 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests, but Mercedes C class is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 9000 | |
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