Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 2 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 2 series, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW 2 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 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 3 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 2 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 16 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 390 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 16 200 | |
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