BMW 3 series 2025 vs Mercedes C class 2013
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Hybrid | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (BMW 3 series) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (Mercedes C class), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 381 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 177 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 4.5 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 8.70 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 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: | 2`425 kg | 2`340 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`830 kg | 1`765 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 595 kg | 575 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 27 800 | 16 200 | |
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