BMW 3 series
2000 - 2003
BMW 318Ci Cabrio | 143 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318Ci Cabrio | 143 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 320Ci Cabrio | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 320Ci Cabrio | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 323Ci Cabrio | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 323Ci Cabrio | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 325Ci Cabrio | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325Ci Cabrio | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 330Ci Cabrio | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 330Ci Cabrio | 231 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C class
2001 - 2002
Mercedes C 180 2001 Combi | 129 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes C 180 2001 Combi | 129 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 180 2002 Kompressor Combi | 143 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 180 2002 Kompressor Combi | 143 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes C 200 2001 CDI Combi | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
Mercedes C 200 2001 CDI Combi | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes C 200 2001 Kompressor Combi | 163 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes C 200 2001 Kompressor Combi | 163 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 200 2002 Kompressor Combi | 163 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 200 2002 Kompressor Combi | 163 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes C 220 2001 CDI Combi | 143 HP | Diesel | Manual
Mercedes C 220 2001 CDI Combi | 143 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes C 240 2002 4Matic Combi | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Mercedes C 240 2002 4Matic Combi | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes C 240 2001 Combi | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
Mercedes C 240 2001 Combi | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 270 2001 CDI Combi | 170 HP | Diesel | Manual
Mercedes C 270 2001 CDI Combi | 170 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes C 30 2002 CDI AMG Combi | 231 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Mercedes C 32 2001 AMG Combi | 354 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 320 2002 4Matic Combi | 218 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes C 320 2001 Combi | 218 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Mercedes C 320 2003 Combi | 218 HP | Petrol | Manual
Body:
Cabrio Estate car / wagon
Gearbox:
Automatic Automatic
Engine:
2.2 Petrol 2.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
170 HP 129 HP
Torque:
210 NM 185 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.9 seconds 11.9 seconds
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.8 9.8
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres 62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
640 km in combined cycle 630 km in combined cycle
810 km on highway 800 km on highway
610 km with real consumption 570 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption " to learn more about fuel economy.
Dimensions
Length:
4.49 m 4.54 m
Width:
1.76 m 1.73 m
Height:
1.37 m 1.46 m
BMW 3 series is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 9 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
300 litres no data
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
300 litres no data
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):
1`960 1`500
Safety:
Quality:
below average
average
Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€):
6000 1600
Rating in user reviews:
7.8 /10
7.6 /10
Pros and Cons:
BMW 3 sērija has
more power more dynamic better manoeuvrability
Mercedes C klase has
higher safety fewer faults lower price
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