BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 23 HP less power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.8
4.8
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1370 km in combined cycle
1270 km in combined cycle
1600 km on highway
1450 km on highway
1080 km with real consumption
1050 km with real consumption
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
390'000 km
350'000 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 Mercedes C class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
14 years
17 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.61 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.44 m
Mercedes C class is 8 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
485 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1385 litres
Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
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.
