BMW 3 Series Sedan vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Superb performance Luxury cabin Great ride quality Read More	--
Things we don't like	Limited usable boot space Huge expensive Some tech features missing Read More	--

Engine and Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	--
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Drive Type	RWD	--
No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	--
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	--
Engine	--	1.6 L

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Performance

Engine Displacement	1598 cc	1595 cc
Power	136	156
Torque	220 Nm	250 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Acceleration	8.9 s	8.2 s
Mileage Highway	20.8 kmpl	--
Top Speed	210 kmph Km/h	225 kmph Km/h
Mileage City	13 kmpl	--

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	480 L L	--
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60 L L	--
Length	4624 mm mm	4686 mm mm
Width	2031 mm mm	1810 mm mm
Height	1429 mm mm	1442 mm mm
Wheel Base	2810 mm mm	--
Front Tread	1543 mm	1588 mm
Rear Tread	1583 mm	1570 mm
No Of Doors	4	4
Kerb Weight	1460 kg kg	--
Gross Weight	1935 kg kg	--
Front Headroom	1023 mm mm	1039 mm mm
Rear Headroom	957 mm	942 mm

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Suspension, Steering , Brakes & Tyres

Steering Type	Power	Power
Alloy Wheel Size	16 Inch	17 Inch
Front Suspension	Adaptive Suspension	MacPherson Strut
Steering Column	Adjustable	Adjustable
Rear Suspension	Adaptive Suspension	Multi-Link
Tyre Size	205/60 R16	225/50 R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Wheel Size	R16	R17
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Shock Absorbers Type	Coil Spring	Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs	Ventilated Discs

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Safety

Smart Access Card Entry	No	--
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Optional Optional	Yes
Parking Sensors	Optional Optional	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Optional Optional	--
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	--
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	--	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	--	Yes

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Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	Optional Optional	--
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	Yes	--
Heated Seats - Rear	Yes	--
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Optional Optional	--
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	Optional Optional	--
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	--
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	--
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	--
Seat Lumbar Support	Optional Optional	--
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	--
Vanity Mirror	Yes	--
Folding Table Rear	No	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Centre Console Armrest	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	optional optional	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
DVD Player	Optional Optional	--
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	Optional Optional	--

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	--
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Optional Optional	--
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Tinted Glass	Yes	--
Rear Spoiler	No	Yes
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	Optional Optional	No
Sun Roof	Optional Optional	Yes
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail	No	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	Yes
Moon Roof	--	No
Headlamp Type	--	LED LED

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Interior

Digital Clock

Yes

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Optional Optional	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	No
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	No	--
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Emission Control System	Catalytic Convertor Catalytic Convertor	--

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