Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2008

 
Mercedes C class
2011 - 2013
BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 231 HP245 HP
Torque: 540 NM520 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.5 seconds6.1 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Mercedes C class engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data6.9
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres61 litres
740 km with real consumption800 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 years17 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klaseInstalled on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, 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 2008 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 2008 3.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.61 m4.53 m
Width: 1.77 m1.82 m
Height: 1.46 m1.44 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 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1385 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 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series.
Gross weight (kg): 2`3402`255
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 76006000
Pros and Cons: Mercedes C klase has
  • roomier boot
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
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