BMW 3 series 2010 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | n/a NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 22 HP less power than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: Engine is relatively reliable. Most problems relate to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high pressure fuel pump were common in early model ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 450 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 25 200 | |
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