BMW 3 Series Vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 47.65 Lakh

₹ 44.93 Lakh

Overview

Compare BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the BMW 3 Series Vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class on CarandBike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2020. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Compare Price

The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the Petrol BMW 3 Series starts at ₹ 47.9 Lakh. The base Diesel version of the BMW 3 Series costs ₹ 41.4 Lakh, whereas the BMW 3 Series Diesel top-end costs ₹ 46.9 Lakh. On the other hand, the price of the base Petrol version of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class starts at ₹ 39.9 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 44.9 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class costs ₹ 40.2 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes with a price tag of ₹ 48.74 Lakh.

Compare Mileage

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW 3 Series base Petrol engine returns 16 kmpl, whereas the base diesel returns 20 kmpl. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class base Petrol returns 14 kmpl, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 12 kmpl of fuel efficiency.

Compare Engine

In the powertrain department, the BMW 3 Series gets 255 bhp Petrol engine and 188 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes in 181 bhp Petrol engine and 192 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine

Engine Type

TwinPower Turbo Inline 4-cylinder Diesel Engine

1.5-litre Petrol Engine

Displacement (CC)

1995 CC

1950 CC

No Of Cylinder

Power

188 bhp@4000 rpm

181 bhp@5800-6100 rpm

Torque

400 Nm@1750-2500 rpm

280 Nm@3000-4000 rpm

Drive Train

RWD

Dimensions

Length

4633 mm

4686 mm

Width

1811 mm

1810 mm

Height

1429 mm

1442 mm

Wheelbase

2810 mm

2840 mm

Ground Clearance

157 mm

Boot Space

480 L

Kerb Weight

1525 Kg

1655 Kg

Gross Weight

2055 Kg

2135 Kg

Front Track

1544 mm

N/A

Rear Track

1583 mm

N/A

Minimum Turning Radius

5.50 m

N/A

No. Of Doors

Seating Capacity

Transmission

No. of gears

Automatic

Clutch Type

N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Type

Tubeless Radial

Front Tyre Size

225/50 R17

Rear Tyre Size

225/50 R17

Braking System

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension

Double Joint Spring-strut Axle

Agility Control Suspension With Selective Damping System

Rear Suspension

Five-Arm

Agility Control Suspension With Selective Damping System

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City

N/A

Mileage Highway

N/A

Mileage

19.62 Kmpl

14.49 Kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

40.0

66.0

Steering

Power Steering

Steering Type

Electric Power Steering

Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph

6.8 seconds

N/A

Max Speed

235

N/A

Safety & Security

Airbags

Passenger Airbags

Side Airbags

ABS

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution

Brake Assist

Hill Assist

Electronic Stability Program

Tractional Control

Engine Immobilizer

Central Locking

Child Safety Lock

Power Door Lock

Automatic Headlamps

Cornering Lights

Turn Indicators On ORVM

Rear Wiper

Rain Sensing Wipers

Headlight Washers

Headlamp Beam Adjuster

ABS with EBD

Bold SUV Stance

High Approach and Departure Angles

Lateral Parking

Long Travel Suspension

Tyre Pressure Indicator

Warning triangle with first-aid kit

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner

2-Zone Climate Control

Heater

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Steering Mounted Audio

Paddle Shift

Cruise Control

Power Outlets 12V

Rear Parking Sensor

Rear Parking Camera

Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror

Push Start Stop Button

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Lumbar Support

Front Armrest

Rear Armrest

Upholstery

Veneto Beige

Front Cup Holders

Keyless Entry

Climate Control

Heat Protection Glazing

ISOFIX

Launch Control Function

Lights

Light Type

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Rear Fog Lamps

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty

Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator

Seat Belt Warning

Low Fuel Warning

Door Ajar Warning

GPS Navigation

Entertainment

Music System

CD/DVD Player

Speakers

Internal Memory

Radio

USB Support

Bluetooth Support

Reviews

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