Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (2011 – 2013) vs BMW 1 Series (2011 – 2015): specs compared
The BMW 1 Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 320 hp against 306 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 s against 6.0 s. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors has the higher top speed: 262 km/h against 249 km/h. The BMW 1 Series uses less fuel, from 3.8 L/100 km against 4.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,290 kg against 1,480 kg. At 4,590 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is 249 mm longer than the BMW 1 Series.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
2011 – 2013
|
BMW
1 Series
2011 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2013 | 2011 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 17 | 22 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 306 hp | 95 – 321 hp |
| Torque | 229 – 620 Nm | 180 – 450 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 – 10.5 s | 4.7 – 12.2 s |
| Top speed | 206 – 262 km/h | 185 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.4 – 8.7 L/100 km | 3.8 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,590 mm | 4,323 – 4,341 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,765 – 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,445 – 1,448 mm | 1,412 – 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,480 – 1,735 kg | 1,290 – 1,520 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.