Mercedes C class 2001 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 28 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 35 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.8 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 560'000 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: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Used also on BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2003 2.0 engine: The BMW M47D20TU is a 2.0-liter diesel engine generally regarded as a durable unit capable of covering more than 400,000 km with proper maintenance. It uses a timing chain drive positioned at the front of the engine, which simplifies servicing compared with some later BMW diesels. The fuel system and overall ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.41 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1384 litres | 1345 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 35 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes C class (by 39 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`095 kg | 2`005 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`495 kg | 1`510 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 495 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Mercedes C class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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