Mercedes C class 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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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): | 6.8 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.4 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 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2008: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 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: | no data | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1385 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 1 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): | no data | 2`145 | |
| 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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