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BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison
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BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Should you buy BMW 3 Series or Mercedes-Benz C-Class? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW 3 Series price starts at Rs 46.90 Lakh ex-showroom for 330i Sport (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts Rs 55.00 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while C-Class has 1993 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series has a mileage of 20.37 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the C-Class has a mileage of 23.0 kmpl (Diesel top model).
| Basic Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand Name | ||
| On Road Price | Rs.54,03,495# | Rs.72,18,110* |
| Offers & Discount | No | No |
| User Rating | ||
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.1,02,856 | Rs.1,37,384 |
| Insurance | Rs.1,16,544 3 Series Insurance | Rs.2,64,110 C-Class Insurance |
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| Engine and Transmission | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | Twin Turbo 4 Cylinder Diesel Engine | OM654M |
| Displacement (cc) | 1995 | 1993 |
| No Of Cylinder | ||
| Fast Charging | - | No |
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| Fuel & Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Mileage (City) | No | 20.37 kmpl  |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 20.37 kmpl | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57.0 (Litres) | No |
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| Suspension, Steering & Brakes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | Double Joint Spring Strut | - |
| Rear Suspension | Five Arm | - |
| Steering Type | Power | - |
| Steering Column | Adjustable | - |
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| Dimensions & Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length (mm) | 4709 | 4793 |
| Width (mm) | 1827 | 2033 |
| Height (mm) | 1435 | 1446 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) | 157 | - |
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| Comfort & Convenience | ||
|---|---|---|
| Power Steering | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Front | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear | Yes | Yes |
| Power Boot | - | Yes |
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| Interior | ||
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Steering Wheel | ||
| Tachometer | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Multi Tripmeter | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Seats | Yes | Yes |
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| Exterior | ||
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Rear Right Side | ||
| Available Colors | Alpine WhitePotamaic BlueTanzanite BlueMineral GreySunset Orange+3 More3 Series Colors | Selenite GreyHigh Tech SilverManufaktur Opalite White BrightMojave SilverObsidian Black+1 MoreC-Class Colors |
| Body Type | SedanAll Sedan Cars | SedanAll Sedan Cars |
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes |
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| Safety | ||
|---|---|---|
| Anti Lock Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Power Door Locks | Yes | Yes |
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| Entertainment & Communication | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cd Player | Yes | - |
| Cd Changer | Yes | - |
| Dvd Player | No | - |
| Radio | Yes | Yes |
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| Warranty | ||
|---|---|---|
| Introduction Date | No | No |
| Warranty Time | No | No |
| Warranty Distance | No | No |
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Pros and Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- Styling. Low, sporty and all things fun! M Sport variant looks delicious.
- Punchy engines. Pick the petrol or the diesel, both promise to please with performance.
- Quality. Interior now feels like a scaled-down 5 Series in earnest.
- Elegant exterior
- Spectacular cabin design
- Refined petrol engine
- Comfortable ride quality
BMW 3 Series
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Silly feature omissions: 360° camera, keyless entry, Android Auto - all missing.
- Low seating and tight kneeroom means it’s less than ideal for the chauffeur-driven.
- Most of the 480-litre boot is taken up by the spare wheel.
- Petrol motor lacks outright power
- Some features missing
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