BMW 3 series 2022 vs Mercedes C class 2022
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 252 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 250 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 9.2 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 97 mm (3.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from ten 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 2022 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 8 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`170 kg | no data | |
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