BMW 4 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, BMW 4 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the 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!
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:
1.39 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 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
481 litres
480 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1300 litres
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BMW 4 series has 1 litres more 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.