Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 61 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 8 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes C class is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
| Mercedes C class has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.5 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 (kg): | 2`105 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 9400 | |
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