Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2012

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Mercedes C class
2011 - 2013
BMW 3 series
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.8 - 6.21.6 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 120 - 457 HP116 - 313 HP
Torque: 250 - 620 NM220 - 630 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.6 - 11.1 seconds4.9 - 11.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.7 - 12.34.3 - 8.1
Mercedes C class petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Mercedes C class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.61 m4.62 m
Width: 1.77 m1.81 m
Height: 1.46 m1.43 m
Mercedes C class is smaller, but slightly higher.
Mercedes C class is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 485 litres495 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1500 litres
Mercedes C class has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.6 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`093
Safety:
BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests.
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 66009400
Pros and Cons: Mercedes C klase has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher safety
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