Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 102 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 9.6 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 3.5 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 525 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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 3 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.38 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 3 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: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 11 400 | |
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