Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 50 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1590 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1080 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 11 400 | |
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