Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 130 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
7.7
Real fuel consumption:
8.0 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.47 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.41 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 lower.
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.
