Mercedes C class 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 5 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 460 litres | |
| Mercedes C class has 15 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.84 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.16 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes C class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Mercedes C class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 5800 | |
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