BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Mercedes C class torque is 15 NM less than BMW 3 series. Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.1
5.6
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km
6.1 l/100km
By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1010 km in combined cycle
1120 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway
1400 km on highway
1030 km with real consumption
1030 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
8 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito
Used also on BMW 5 sērija
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.47 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
440 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.
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.
