Mercedes C class engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.0
6.3
Real fuel consumption:
7.8 l/100km
7.6 l/100km
By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1100 km in combined cycle
960 km in combined cycle
1220 km on highway
1150 km on highway
840 km with real consumption
800 km with real consumption
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase
Installed 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.
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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.
