2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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What is the main difference between 3 Series Sedan Diesel and C-Class?
Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the powertrain, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has a more powerful engine and gets 7 mpg less than the 2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan Diesel. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, RWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$39,850
$38,950
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel
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
7.4 sec
6.2 sec
City MPG
City MPG
31 MPG
25 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
42 MPG
34 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
35 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 Diesel
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,300 - $2,350
$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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