BMW 4 series 2013 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 88 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 59 litres | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| 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 BMW 4 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.41 m | |
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BMW 4 series is larger, but lower. BMW 4 series is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 4 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 450 litres | |
| BMW 4 series has 5 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.5 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 (kg): | 2`135 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 25 200 | |
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