BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
5.9
Real fuel consumption:
6.6 l/100km
6.8 l/100km
By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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:
8 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
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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.
Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably slightly better
