BMW 4 series 2025 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 381 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 211 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 290 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 540 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) | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 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 3 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`415 kg | 2`250 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`860 kg | 1`550 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 555 kg | 700 kg | |
| BMW 4 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 45 400 | 42 000 | |
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