BMW 3 series 2003 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 66 litres | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 10 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 65 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 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 (kg): | 2`055 | 2`265 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 1035 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 7200 | |
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