BMW 3 series 2022 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 75 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.6 | |
| BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 890 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. | |||
| 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 eleven 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 2022 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 455 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 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`140 kg | 2`380 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`570 kg | 1`700 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 570 kg | 680 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | no data | 51 600 | |
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