Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 8 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 530 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 3.7 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 290 HP less power than BMW 8 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 10.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 12.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 8 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 600 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 4.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 8 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.35 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes C class is 26 cm shorter than the BMW 8 series, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 420 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes C class has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW 8 series. The BMW 8 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`395 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 60 200 | |
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