BMW 4 series 2017 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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: | 7.5 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. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 0.1 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 15 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: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | 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: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... 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: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| 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 (kg): | 2`080 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 4 series scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 42 800 | 26 200 | |
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