BMW 1 Series Coupe (2010 – 2013) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Coupe (2011 – 2013): specs compared
The BMW 1 Series Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 320 hp against 306 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 s against 6.0 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 5.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,300 kg against 1,520 kg. At 4,590 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Coupe is 229 mm longer than the BMW 1 Series Coupe.
| Specification |
BMW
1 Series Coupe
2010 – 2013
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse Coupe
2011 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2013 | 2011 – 2013 |
| Body style | Coupé | Coupé |
| Variants | 16 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 143 – 320 hp | 158 – 306 hp |
| Torque | 210 – 430 Nm | 249 – 500 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 – 189.0 s | 6.0 – 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 130 – 249 km/h | 225 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 11.2 L/100 km | 5.0 – 7.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,361 mm | 4,590 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,407 – 1,422 mm | 1,407 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,300 – 1,560 kg | 1,520 – 1,655 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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