BMW 3 series and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
6.5
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
59 litres
730 km with real consumption
690 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
300'000 km
330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
7 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.59 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.45 m
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`975
2`020
Safety:
BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests, but Mercedes C class is better rated in child safety tests.
