Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 41 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2012: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes C class is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 480 litres | |
| Mercedes C class has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 11 600 | |
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