Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 8 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 680 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 116 HP less power than BMW 8 series, whereas torque is 180 NM less than BMW 8 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.2 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 8 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
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: | 10.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW 8 series, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 800 | 60 000 | |
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