Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (2011 – 2013) vs BMW 3 Series Touring (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Touring is the more powerful of the two, with up to 313 hp against 306 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 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 3 Series Touring is the lighter car, from 1,450 kg against 1,480 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
2011 – 2013
|
BMW
3 Series Touring
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2013 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | Touring · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 17 | 29 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 306 hp | 116 – 313 hp |
| Torque | 229 – 620 Nm | 220 – 630 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 – 10.5 s | 4.9 – 11.2 s |
| Top speed | 206 – 262 km/h | 198 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.4 – 8.7 L/100 km | 4.3 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,590 mm | 4,623 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,445 – 1,448 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,809 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,480 – 1,735 kg | 1,450 – 1,690 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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