BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (1993 – 1999) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (1993 – 1997): specs compared
Both offer around 193 hp at most. The BMW 3 Series Cabriolet is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 s against 8.0 s. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,250 kg against 1,365 kg. At 4,488 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is 58 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Cabriolet.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Cabriolet
1993 – 1999
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
1993 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1993 – 1999 | 1993 – 1997 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 8 | 21 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 193 hp | 75 – 197 hp |
| Torque | 168 – 280 Nm | 130 – 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 13.7 s | 8.0 – 21.0 s |
| Top speed | 188 – 232 km/h | 158 – 232 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 – 10.4 L/100 km | 6.7 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 mm | 4,488 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,365 – 1,465 kg | 1,250 – 1,415 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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