BMW 4 series 2017 vs Mercedes C class 2013
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| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.5 - 3.0 | 1.6 - 4.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 - 326 HP | 156 - 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 - 630 NM | 250 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 - 9.2 seconds | 4 - 8.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 - 7.4 | 4.0 - 8.2 | |
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On average, the BMW 4 series petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Mercedes C class. On average, a BMW 4 series with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a Mercedes C class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 - 145 mm (5.1 - 5.7 inches) | 92 mm (3.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.44 m | |
| BMW 4 series is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 4 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. BMW 4 series has 35 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.58 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means BMW 4 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`051 kg | ~ 2`089 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`548 kg | ~ 1`519 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 503 kg | ~ 570 kg | |
| BMW 4 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 20 800 | 27 200 | |
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