Mercedes C class 2001 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 123 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 150 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.5 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 450 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 350'000 km | 460'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| 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 2001 3.0 engine: The BMW M54B30 is a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing about 231 hp, produced between 2000 and 2006. It is widely regarded as one of BMW’s more successful engines of that era, known for smooth operation and strong performance. With proper maintenance, these engines often ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2001 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 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 6 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 | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes C class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`200 kg | 2`035 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`620 kg | 1`535 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 580 kg | 500 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 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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