Mercedes C class 2001 vs BMW 3 series 2001

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	Mercedes C class 2001 - 2004	BMW 3 series 2001 - 2005
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Engines:	1.8 - 3.2	1.8 - 3.0
Performance
Power:	115 - 354 HP	115 - 231 HP
Torque:	185 - 540 NM	175 - 410 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	5.4 - 12.8 seconds	6.7 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	6.7 - 11.9	5.7 - 11.0
	Mercedes C class petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Mercedes C class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 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!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions
Length:	4.54 m	4.48 m
Width:	1.73 m	1.74 m
Height:	1.46 m	1.41 m
	Mercedes C class is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:	470 litres	435 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible	1384 litres	1345 litres
	Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 35 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 39 litres).
Turning diameter:	10.8 meters	10 meters
	The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes C class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight:	~ 2`109 kg	~ 2`062 kg
Net weight:	~ 1`513 kg	~ 1`514 kg
Load capacity:	~ 596 kg	~ 548 kg

Safety:
Quality:	average	below average
Average price (€):	1400	2200
Rating in user reviews:	7.6/10	7.9/10
Pros and Cons:	Mercedes C klase has roomier boot higher safety fewer faults lower price	BMW 3 sērija has lower fuel consumption for petrol engines better manoeuvrability
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Mercedes C class 2001 vs BMW 3 series 2001

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions