BMW 4 series 2020 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 14 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 850 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 | |||
| 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 2020 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 2020 2.0 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: | 4.77 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
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BMW 4 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 4 series is 18 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW 4 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 450 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 1.2 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`165 kg | 2`130 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`670 kg | 1`585 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 495 kg | 545 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 44 200 | 25 600 | |
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