Bmw 3 Series vs Mercedes Benz C Class

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BMW 3 Series

Bmw 3 Series

M340i xDrive 3.0 Petrol

73.95 lakh

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Mercedes Benz C Class

C63 S E Performance AMG 4MATIC+ 2.0 Petrol-Hybrid

1.91 crore

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol-Electric Hybrid

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Engine Displacement

2998 cc
1991 cc

Engine Type

6 cyls, Turbocharged
4 cyls,Turbocharged

Max Engine Power

374hp @5500-6500
476hp

Max Engine Torque

500Nm @1900-5000
545Nm

Drive Layout

All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter Auto
Multi-Clutch Auto

Number of Gears

8
9

Lockable Differential/s

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Motor Type

Permanently-excited synchronous electric motor

Max Motor Power

204hp

Max Motor Torque

320Nm

Combined Max Power

680hp

Combined Max Torque

1020Nm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Capacity

59 litres
60 litres

Official Fuel Economy

13.02 kmpl

Auto Start/Stop

0-100kph

4.36 s
3.68 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

2.86 s
2.36 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

3.34 s
2.5 s

Battery Capacity

6.1 kWh

Claimed Range

To be tested

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Discs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Steering Adjust type

Electric
Powered

Turning Radius

6 m
6 m

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, Double Wishbone

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Wheel Size

19
20-inches

Front Tyre Size

225/40 R19
265/35 R20

Rear Tyre Size

255/35 R19
275/35 R20

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4713 mm
4842 mm

Width

1827 mm
1900 mm

Height

1440 mm
1458 mm

Wheelbase

2851 mm
2865 mm

Doors

4
4

Ground Clearance

130 mm

Kerb Weight

1670 kg
2165 kg

Boot Capacity

480 litres
280 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

Auto 3-zone
Auto 2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Safety

Airbags

6
7

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360-degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seats

Alcantara
Part-leather

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front

Heated Seats

Front

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

Third Row Seats Split

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

USB Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

14.9 Touchscreen
11.9-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Apple CarPlay

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Onboard

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens