BMW Serija 3 E30 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202?

1982–1994 vs 1993–2000 · Sedan/Coupe/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Serija 3 E30 4,325 mm, C-Klasa W202 4,487 mm — a 16 cm difference.
Boot: Serija 3 E30 425 l, C-Klasa W202 465 l.
Lowest consumption: Serija 3 E30 6.8 l/100 km, C-Klasa W202 5.9 l/100 km.
Power: Serija 3 E30 63–125 kW, C-Klasa W202 55–225 kW.
Standard equipment: Serija 3 E30 9 items (Base), C-Klasa W202 16 items (Classic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW Serija 3 E301982–1994 · 12 engines · Base, Design Edition, M TechnicSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2021993–2000 · 10 engines · Classic, Esprit, Elegance, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW Serija 3 E301982–1994no listings	Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2021993–2000no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,325 mm	Length4,487 mm
Width	Width1,645 mm	Width1,720 mm
Height	Height1,380 mm–1,400 mm	Height1,414 mm–1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,570 mm	Wheelbase2,690 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume400 l–425 l	Trunk volume430 l–465 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,080 kg–1,320 kg	Curb weight1,280 kg–1,590 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–64 l	Fuel tank62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1982–1994	Production years1993–2000
Body type	Body typeSedan, Coupe, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines10
Power	Power63–125 kW (86–170 hp)	Power55–225 kW (75–306 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.7	Displacement (l)1.8–4.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.8 l/100 km · 324d	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · C 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 325i	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · C 43 AMG
Top speed	Top speed215 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Classic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim9 · Base	Items in the base trim16 · Classic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim20 · M Technic	Items in the top trim22 · Elegance
Equipment · Comfort2 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 1
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 3 E30 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202?

Length: Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 4,487 mm, BMW Serija 3 E30 4,325 mm (a 162 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,690 vs 2,570 mm. Boot: 465 vs 425 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 3 E30 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202?

The most frugal BMW Serija 3 E30 uses 6.8 l/100 km (324d); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 5.9 l/100 km (C 220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 3 E30 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202?

The strongest BMW Serija 3 E30 makes 125 kW (170 hp) (325i); the strongest Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 225 kW (306 hp) (C 43 AMG).

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