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.
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 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.
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.
