Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 6 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW 6 series) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 560 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 680 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 4.2 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 356 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 180 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 9.9 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 750 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1050 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes C class is 31 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 460 litres | |
| Mercedes C class has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 600 | 27 800 | |
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