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.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
910 km in combined cycle
1030 km in combined cycle
1210 km on highway
1270 km on highway
930 km with real consumption
890 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
420'000 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:
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
