Mercedes C class 2021 vs BMW 3 series 2022
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.2 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 3 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1290 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes C class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 1.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`265 kg | 2`070 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`575 kg | 1`515 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 690 kg | 555 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 44 800 | 35 400 | |
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