Mercedes C class 2013 vs BMW 4 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW 4 series) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 4 series, but torque is 130 NM more than BMW 4 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 4 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 | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 2 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. BMW 4 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.39 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 5 cm longer than the BMW 4 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1300 litres | |
| Mercedes C class has 1 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.22 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.08 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 400 | 18 600 | |
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