Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 70 HP more power than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... 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 | 440 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes C class has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 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 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 400 | 9400 | |
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