BMW 3 Series Vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Vs Ford Mustang comparison

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BMW 3 Series Vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Vs Ford Mustang Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the 3 Series Vs C-Class Vs Mustang on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

3 Series Vs C-Class Vs Mustang – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol BMW 3 Series in New Delhi starts at ₹ 41.7 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 62.9 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the BMW 3 Series costs ₹ 42.1 Lakh, whereas the BMW 3 Series Diesel top-end costs ₹ 47.5 Lakh. On the other hand, Mercedes-Benz C-Class price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 40.9 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 65.55 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class costs ₹ 42.95 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes with a price tag of ₹ 51.25 Lakh Lastly, the Petrol Ford Mustang starts at ₹ 71.62 Lakh.

Summary	BMW 3 Series	Mercedes-Benz C-Class	Ford Mustang
Price	₹ 41.7 Lakh	₹ 40.9 Lakh	₹ 71.62 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	Mercedes-Benz	Ford
Body Type	Sedan	Sedan	Coupe
Mileage	16.13 Km/l	14.49 Km/l	11.80 Km/l
Power	255 bhp	201 bhp	401 bhp
Engine	1998 CC	1991 CC	4951 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

3 Series Vs C-Class Vs Mustang – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW 3 Series base Petrol engine returns 16 Km/l, whereas the base diesel returns 20 Km/l. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class base Petrol returns 14 Km/l, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 12 Km/l of fuel efficiency. The Ford Mustang Petrol basic model, on the other hand, gives 12 Km/l.

3 Series Vs C-Class Vs Mustang – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW 3 Series gets 2 Petrol 255, 382 bhp engines and 188 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes in 2 Petrol 201, 245 bhp engines and 2 Diesel 192, 241 bhp engines. Lastly, the Ford Mustang is offered in 401 bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder Petrol Engine	2.0-litre Petrol Engine	5.0l Ti-VCT V8 Engine
Displacement (CC)	1998 CC	1991 CC	4951 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	4	8
Power	255 bhp@5000 rpm	201 bhp@5800-6100 rpm	401 bhp@6500 rpm
Torque	400 Nm@1550-4400 rpm	280 Nm@3000-4000 rpm	515 Nm@4250 rpm
Drive Train	RWD	RWD	RWD
Emission Standard	BS VI	BS VI	N/A

Dimensions

Length	4633 mm	4686 mm	4784 mm
Width	1811 mm	1810 mm	2080 mm
Height	1429 mm	1442 mm	1391 mm
Wheelbase	2810 mm	2840 mm	2720 mm
Ground Clearance	157 mm	157 mm	137 mm
Boot Space	480 L	480 L	383 L
Kerb Weight	1544 Kg	1655 Kg	1770 Kg
Gross Weight	2055 Kg	2125 Kg	N/A
Front Track	1544 mm	N/A	1582 mm
Rear Track	1583 mm	N/A	1648 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	5.50 m	N/A	N/A
No. Of Doors	4	4	2
Seating Capacity	5	5	4

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A	N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Front Tyre Size	225/45 R18	225/50 R17	255/40 R19 Y
Rear Tyre Size	255/40 R18	225/50 R17	275/40 R19

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension	Double Joint Spring-strut Axle	Agility Control Suspension With Selective Damping System	Double Ball Joint MacPherson Strut With Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension	Five-Arm	Agility Control Suspension With Selective Damping System	Integral Link Independent With Coil Springs & Stabilizer Bar

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mileage	16.13 Km/l	14.49 Km/l	11.80 Km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	59.0	66.0	60.9

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	5.8 seconds	7.7 seconds	N/A
Max Speed	250	239	250

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
Lateral Parking		-	-
Tyre Pressure Indicator		-	-
Warning triangle with first-aid kit		-	-
Engine	-	-
Ford MyKey	-	-
Rear View Camera	-	-
Selectable Drive Modes	-	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	2-Zone Climate Control	Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control	Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	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	Leather Dakota	ARTICO Leather	Leather
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Emergency Spare Wheel		-	-
Heat Protection Glazing		-	-
ISOFIX		-	-
Launch Control Function		-	-
Preinstallation for Vehicle Set-Up	-		-
6-Speed SelectShift with Paddle Shifters	-	-
Dashboard	-	-
Keyless Entry & Push-Button Start	-	-

Lights

Light Type	LED	LED	HID
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
Apple CarPlay		-	-
SYNC-2 Connectivity System	-	-

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support
Hi-Fi loudspeaker system	-	-

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