Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 82 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 90 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 57 litres | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2013 3.0 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 | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.9 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`340 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 9400 | |
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