BMW 4 series 2021 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.2 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 97 mm (3.8 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 five 4x4 versions of BMW 4 series 2021 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 4 series is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| BMW 4 series has 15 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 1.4 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: | 2`175 kg | 2`265 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`620 kg | 1`575 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 555 kg | 690 kg | |
| BMW 4 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 51 600 | |
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