Mercedes C class 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2012

 
Mercedes C class
2011 - 2013
BMW 3 series
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 231 HP313 HP
Torque: 540 NM630 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.4 seconds4.8 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Mercedes C class engine produces 82 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 90 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data5.4
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres57 litres
740 km with real consumption730 km with real consumption
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)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Engines

Engine production duration: 20 years17 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klaseInstalled on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, 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.
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: 4.59 m4.62 m
Width: 1.77 m1.81 m
Height: 1.45 m1.43 m
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 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 475 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.5 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`2652`180
Safety:
BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests.
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 740011 600
Pros and Cons: Mercedes C klase has
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • higher safety
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