Mercedes C class petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Mercedes C class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres more 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!
Mercedes C class is 7 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, if possible
1500 litres
1385 litres
Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes C class (by 115 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.84 meters
11.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.96 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:
~ 2`169 kg
~ 2`110 kg
Net weight:
~ 1`561 kg
~ 1`581 kg
Load capacity:
~ 608 kg
~ 529 kg
Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
