Mercedes C class 2022 vs BMW 3 series 2022
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 408 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 163 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.6 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 3 series 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 97 mm (3.8 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from ten 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 2022 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 8 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes C class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`195 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 23 800 | |
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