Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 2 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 2 series, but torque is 50 NM more than BMW 2 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.6 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 0.6 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 90 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 | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 780 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 | 11 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 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| 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. BMW 2 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2017 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`130 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 23 200 | |
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