Mercedes-Benz C-Class Vs BMW 3 Series comparison

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On Road Price New Delhi	₹ 44.93 Lakh Book Test Drive	₹ 45.16 Lakh Book Test Drive

Overview

Compare Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 3 Series

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Vs BMW 3 Series on CarAndBike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2019. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Compare Price

The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the Petrol BMW 3 Series starts at ₹ 55.31 Lakh. The base Diesel version of the BMW 3 Series costs ₹ 46.55 Lakh, whereas the BMW 3 Series Diesel top-end costs ₹ 52.97 Lakh. On the other hand, the price of the base Petrol version of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class starts at ₹ 47.33 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 53.23 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class costs ₹ 47.68 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes with a price tag of ₹ 57.76 Lakh.

Compare Mileage

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW 3 Series base Petrol engine returns 16 kmpl, whereas the base diesel returns 23 kmpl. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class base Petrol returns 12 kmpl, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 12 kmpl of fuel efficiency.

Compare Engine

In the powertrain department, the BMW 3 Series gets 248 bhp Petrol engine and 188 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes in 181 bhp Petrol engine and 192 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine

Engine Type	1.5-litre Petrol Engine	TwinPower Turbo Inline 4-cylinder Diesel Engine
Displacement (CC)	1950 CC	1995 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	4
Power	181 bhp@5800-6100 rpm	188 bhp@4000 rpm
Torque	280 Nm@3000-4000 rpm	400 Nm@1750-2500 rpm
Drive Train	RWD	RWD

Dimensions

Length	4686 mm	4633 mm
Width	1810 mm	1811 mm
Height	1442 mm	1429 mm
Wheelbase	2840 mm	2810 mm
Ground Clearance	157 mm	157 mm
Boot Space	480 L	480 L
Kerb Weight	1655 Kg	1525 Kg
Gross Weight	2135 Kg	2055 Kg
Front Track	N/A	1544 mm
Rear Track	N/A	1583 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	N/A	5.50 m
No. Of Doors	4	4
Seating Capacity	5	5

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless Radial
Front Tyre Size	225/50 R17	225/55 R16
Rear Tyre Size	225/50 R17	225/55 R16

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension	Agility Control Suspension With Selective Damping System	Double Joint Spring-strut Axle
Rear Suspension	Agility Control Suspension With Selective Damping System	Five-Arm

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A
Mileage	12.06 Kmpl	22.69 Kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	66.0	60.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	N/A	7.2 seconds
Max Speed	N/A	235

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)	-
Crash Sensor	-
Remote Control Parking	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	-	2-Zone Climate Control
Heater
Steering Adjustment	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift	-
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	-	Veneto Beige
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control

Lights

Light Type	-	LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation

Entertainment

Music System	-
CD/DVD Player
Speakers	-
Internal Memory	-
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support

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