Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 110 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.3
6.9
Real fuel consumption:
8.2 l/100km
7.6 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 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 60 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.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
840 km in combined cycle
880 km in combined cycle
750 km with real consumption
800 km with real consumption
Engines
Engine production duration:
20 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 9 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. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect.
BMW 3 sērija 2006 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2006 3.0 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.
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
