Mercedes-Benz C-Class Vs BMW 3 Series comparison
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 BMW 3 Series Petrol starts at ₹ 55.31 Lakh. The base Diesel version of the BMW 3 Series costs ₹ 46.55 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end costs ₹ 52.97 Lakh. On the other hand, the price of the base Petrol version of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Petrol starts at ₹ 51.53 Lakh. The base Diesel version of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class costs ₹ 47.44 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end costs ₹ 57.47 Lakh.
Compare Mileage
As for the claimed fuel efficiency, BMW 3 Series base Petrol engine returns 16 kmpl whereas the base Diesel returns 23 kmpl. Mercedes-Benz C-Class base Petrol engine returns 12 kmpl whereas the base Diesel returns 12 kmpl.
Compare Engine
In the powertrain department, the BMW 3 Series gets 1 Petrol and 1 Diesel engine options - 248 bhp Petrol and 188 bhp Diesel engines. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes in 1 Petrol and 1 Diesel engine options - 181 bhp Petrol and 192 bhp Diesel engines.
| Engine Type |
CDI | TwinPower Turbo Inline 4-cylinder Diesel Engine |
| Displacement (CC) |
1950 CC | 1995 CC |
| No Of Cylinder |
4 | 4 |
| Power |
192 bhp@3800 rpm | 188 bhp@4000 rpm |
| Torque |
400 Nm@1600 rpm | 400 Nm@1750-2500 rpm |
| Drive Train |
RWD | RWD |
| 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 |
1588 mm | 1544 mm |
| Rear Track |
1570 mm | 1583 mm |
| Minimum Turning Radius |
5.61 m | 5.50 m |
| No. Of Doors |
4 | 4 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 | 5 |
| No. of gears |
Automatic | Automatic |
| Clutch Type |
N/A | N/A |
| 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 |
| Front Brake Type |
Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type |
Disc | Disc |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Power Steering |
| |
| Steering Type |
Electric Power Steering | Electric Power Steering |
| Adjustable Power Steering |
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| 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 | | |
| Air Conditioner | Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control | 2-Zone Climate Control |
| Heater | | |
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic | 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 | ARTICO Leather | Veneto Beige |
| Front Cup Holders | | |
| Keyless Entry | | |
| Climate Control | | |
| Light Type | LED | LED |
| Front Fog Lamps | | |
| Rear Fog Lamps | | |
| Distance To Empty | | |
| Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator | | |
| Seat Belt Warning | | |
| Low Fuel Warning | | |
| Door Ajar Warning | | |
| GPS Navigation | | |
| Music System | | |
| CD/DVD Player | | |
| Speakers | | |
| Internal Memory | | |
| Radio | | |
| USB Support | | |
| Bluetooth Support | | |
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