BMW Serija 3 E36 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202?

1990–1998 vs 1993–2000 · Sedan/Coupe/Wagon/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Serija 3 E36 4,433 mm, C-Klasa W202 4,487 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Serija 3 E36 435 l, C-Klasa W202 465 l.
Lowest consumption: Serija 3 E36 5.4 l/100 km, C-Klasa W202 5.9 l/100 km.
Power: Serija 3 E36 66–142 kW, C-Klasa W202 55–225 kW.
Standard equipment: Serija 3 E36 12 items (Base), C-Klasa W202 16 items (Classic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW Serija 3 E361990–1998 · 14 engines · Base, Comfort Edition, Sport Edition, Exclusiv EditionSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	BMW Serija 3 E361990–1998no listings	Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2021993–2000no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,210 mm–4,433 mm	Length4,487 mm
Width	Width1,698 mm–1,710 mm	Width1,720 mm
Height	Height1,348 mm–1,400 mm	Height1,414 mm–1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,690 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume300 l–435 l	Trunk volume430 l–465 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,450 kg	Curb weight1,280 kg–1,590 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank52 l–65 l	Fuel tank62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1990–1998	Production years1993–2000
Body type	Body typeSedan, Coupe, Wagon, Hatchback 3-door, Convertible	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines10
Power	Power66–142 kW (90–193 hp)	Power55–225 kW (75–306 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.8	Displacement (l)1.8–4.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 318tds	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · C 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 328i	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · C 43 AMG
Top speed	Top speed237 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Classic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · Base	Items in the base trim16 · Classic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim24 · Exclusiv Edition	Items in the top trim22 · Elegance
Equipment · Comfort3 · 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 & lights0 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 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-theft2 · 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✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 3 E36 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202?

Length: Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 4,487 mm, BMW Serija 3 E36 4,433 mm (a 54 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,690 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 465 vs 435 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 3 E36 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202?

The most frugal BMW Serija 3 E36 uses 5.4 l/100 km (318tds); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 5.9 l/100 km (C 220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 3 E36 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202?

The strongest BMW Serija 3 E36 makes 142 kW (193 hp) (328i); the strongest Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 225 kW (306 hp) (C 43 AMG).

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