BMW 8 series 2018 vs Mercedes C class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 530 HP | 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 750 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.7 seconds | 3.9 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 10.1 | |
| BMW 8 series consumes 0.4 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 8 series could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 128 mm (5 inches) | 101 mm (4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 8 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: | 4.85 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.40 m | |
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BMW 8 series is larger, but lower. BMW 8 series is 10 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 8 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 355 litres | |
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BMW 8 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 8 series has 65 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`395 kg | 2`160 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`930 kg | 1`745 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 465 kg | 415 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 52 800 | 33 000 | |
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