Mercedes C class 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2008

	Mercedes C class 2004 - 2007	BMW 3 series 2008 - 2008
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	1.8 Petrol	1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	163 HP	122 HP
Torque:	240 NM	160 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	9.1 seconds	10.9 seconds
	Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	8.6	5.9
Real fuel consumption:	8.7 l/100km	7.1 l/100km
	The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 2.7 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 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:	62 litres	63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	720 km in combined cycle	1060 km in combined cycle
	710 km with real consumption	880 km with real consumption
	BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines
Average engine lifespan:	440'000 km	330'000 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	Used also on 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 2004 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 2004 1.8 engine
Dimensions
Length:	4.53 m	4.52 m
Width:	1.73 m	1.82 m
Height:	1.43 m	1.42 m
	Mercedes C class is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:	no data	460 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.
Gross weight (kg):	1`500	1`880

Safety:	no data
Quality:	low	above average
	BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€):	3000	4200
Rating in user reviews:	7.4/10	7.7/10
Pros and Cons:	Mercedes C klase has more power more dynamic longer expected engine lifespan more wide spread and longer produced engine lower price	BMW 3 sērija has lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage fewer faults
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Mercedes C class 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2008

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions