BMW 4 series 2017 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1350 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1540 km on highway | 1590 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 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. Note, however, that this BMW 4 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from nine 4x4 versions of BMW 4 series 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | 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 2017 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine Mercedes C klase 2013 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 | 4.69 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 7 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: | 11.3 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.08 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`995 kg | 2`115 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`475 kg | 1`550 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 520 kg | 565 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 20 800 | 27 000 | |
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