Mercedes C class 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 13 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 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: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 7 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 |
no data | 1385 litres | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes C class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Mercedes C class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 5800 | |
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