BMW 4 series 2017 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| BMW 4 series and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, but BMW 4 series torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes C class. BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 4 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 4 series could require 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 4 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine Mercedes C klase 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes C klase 2013 2.0 engine | |||
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: | 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 (kg): | 2`080 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 27 000 | |
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