Mercedes C class engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 15 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
5.9
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 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 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
890 km in combined cycle
1030 km in combined cycle
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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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.
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
