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 | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine 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 (€): | 17 800 | 26 000 | |
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