Mercedes C class 2000 vs BMW 3 series 2001

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	Mercedes C class 2000 - 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	105 - 231 HP
Torque:	185 - 540 NM	165 - 410 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	5.2 - 12.1 seconds	6.5 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	6.1 - 11.5	5.5 - 11.0
	Mercedes C class petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Mercedes C class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 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:	4.53 m	4.47 m
Width:	1.73 m	1.74 m
Height:	1.43 m	1.42 m
	Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:	no data	440 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 (kg):	~ 1`500	~ 1`964

Safety:
Quality:	average	below average
Average price (€):	1400	2400
Rating in user reviews:	7.9/10	7.9/10
Pros and Cons:	Mercedes C klase has lower fuel consumption for diesel engines 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 2000 vs BMW 3 series 2001

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions