Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 57 litres | |
| 1130 km with real consumption | 900 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: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 18 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 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 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 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... 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`130 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 11 600 | |
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