Mercedes C class 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 54 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1490 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 15 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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 3 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter. The ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| 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 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`225 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 26 800 | 11 800 | |
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