Mercedes C class engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 60 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.1
4.8
Real fuel consumption:
6.3 l/100km
6.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1290 km in combined cycle
1270 km in combined cycle
1460 km on highway
1450 km on highway
1040 km with real consumption
960 km with real consumption
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.