BMW 3 Series Sedan (2012 – 2016) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Coupe (2011 – 2013): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 313 hp against 306 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 6.0 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.1 L/100 km against 5.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,460 kg against 1,520 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Sedan
2012 – 2016
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse Coupe
2011 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2011 – 2013 |
| Body style | Sedan | Coupé |
| Variants | 34 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 313 hp | 158 – 306 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 630 Nm | 249 – 500 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 – 10.9 s | 6.0 – 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 203 – 250 km/h | 225 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.1 – 8.1 L/100 km | 5.0 – 7.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,624 mm | 4,590 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,413 mm | 1,407 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,810 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,460 – 1,685 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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