Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2008

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	Mercedes C class 2011 - 2013	BMW 3 series 2008 - 2012
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Engines:	1.8 - 6.2	1.6 - 3.0
Performance
Power:	120 - 457 HP	122 - 306 HP
Torque:	250 - 620 NM	160 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	4.6 - 11.1 seconds	5.6 - 11 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	4.7 - 12.3	4.8 - 9.8
	Mercedes C class petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Mercedes C class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions
Length:	4.61 m	4.53 m
Width:	1.77 m	1.82 m
Height:	1.46 m	1.44 m
	Mercedes C class is 8 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:	485 litres	460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	no data	1385 litres
	Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:	11.1 meters	11.8 meters
	The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):	~ 2`189	~ 2`110

Safety:		no data
Quality:	above average	above average
Average price (€):	7000	5800
Pros and Cons:	Mercedes C klase has lower fuel consumption roomier boot better manoeuvrability fewer faults	BMW 3 sērija has lower price
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Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2008

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions