BMW 4 series 2013 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: | 245 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 61 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 4 series consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 4 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 750 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: | 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 2013 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 2013 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: | 481 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1300 litres | no data | |
| BMW 4 series has 1 litres more 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`140 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | 25 200 | |
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