BMW 3 Series Sedan (1982 – 1992) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (1982 – 1993): specs compared
Both offer around 170 hp at most. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 6.9 L/100 km. The BMW 3 Series Sedan is the lighter car, from 1,030 kg against 1,080 kg. At 4,450 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is 129 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Sedan.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Sedan
1982 – 1992
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
1982 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1992 | 1982 – 1993 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 26 | 16 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 86 – 170 hp | 75 – 166 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 230 Nm | 126 – 230 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 18.5 s | 8.2 – 18.6 s |
| Top speed | 158 – 217 km/h | 156 – 216 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 10.4 L/100 km | 6.6 – 10.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,321 mm | 4,448 – 4,450 mm |
| Width | 1,641 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,374 – 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,030 – 1,300 kg | 1,080 – 1,300 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.