BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 57 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
18 years
15 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.58 m
4.61 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.40 m
1.46 m
BMW 3 series is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
440 litres
485 litres
Mercedes C class has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 45 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class.
Mercedes C class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Mercedes C class quality could be a bit better.
