BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 41 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
7.3
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
860 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway
1100 km on highway
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 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
7 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 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.
BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 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
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1385 litres
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.
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.
