2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan
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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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What is the main difference between 3 Series Sedan and C-Class?
Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price and horsepower. First of all, there is a $5,800 difference in the base MSRP. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has a higher starting price than the 2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan. And finally, the 2016 3 Series Sedan pulls more horsepower than the 2016 C-Class. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$33,150
$38,950
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
180 hp
241 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
7.1 sec
6.2 sec
City MPG
City MPG
23 MPG
25 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
35 MPG
34 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
27 - 28 MPG
28 MPG
Width
Width
80.0 in
79.5 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
71.3 in
71.3 in
Length
Length
182.4 in
184.5 in
Height
Height
56.3 - 56.5 in
56.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.6 in
111.8 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
90.3 ft2
91.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.3 in
37.1 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.0 in
41.7 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
55.1 in
55.2 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.7 in
37.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.1 in
35.2 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55.1 in
55 in
Costs
2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500 - $2,800
$2,500 - $2,600
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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