Mercedes C class 2021 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 115 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 230 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.7 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 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 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 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 4 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: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.8 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`400 kg | 2`180 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`760 kg | 1`660 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 640 kg | 520 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 29 800 | 20 800 | |
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