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: | 5.2 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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): | 11.5 | 9.6 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 13.5 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
450 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.53 m | 4.47 m | |
Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
Height: | 1.42 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 the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
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. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`965 | |
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 (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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