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BMW Serija 3 E90 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204?

2005–2012 vs 2007–2014 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Coupe/Wagon

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BMW Serija 3 E902005–2012 · 12 engines · Base, Advantage, M Sport, Edition SportSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2042007–2014 · 10 engines · Classic, Elegance, Avantgarde, AMG SportpaketSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW Serija 3 E902005–2012no listings
Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2042007–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length4,520 mm–4,531 mmLength4,581 mm–4,611 mm
Width1,817 mmWidth1,770 mm–1,795 mm
Height1,418 mm–1,427 mmHeight1,406 mm–1,462 mm
Wheelbase2,760 mmWheelbase2,760 mm
Ground clearance135 mm–140 mmGround clearance110 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume460 lTrunk volume450 l–485 l
Curb weight1,355 kg–1,595 kgCurb weight1,475 kg–1,730 kg
Fuel tank60 l–61 lFuel tank59 l–66 l
Engines
Production years2005–2012Production years2007–2014
Body typeSedan, WagonBody typeSedan, Coupe, Wagon
Number of engines12Number of engines10
Power85–225 kW (116–306 hp)Power100–336 kW (136–457 hp)
Displacement (l)1.6–3.0Displacement (l)1.8–6.2
FuelDiesel, PetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 316dLowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · C 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · 335iBest 0–100 km/h4.5 s · C 63 AMG
Top speed250 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Classic
Items in the base trim23 · BaseItems in the base trim27 · Classic
Items in the top trim37 · M SportItems in the top trim35 · Avantgarde
Equipment · Comfort8 · 9
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control—Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel✓Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 2
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Front centre armrest—Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Bluetooth—Bluetooth✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
AUX input✓AUX input✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 9
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control✓Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist—Hill Start Assist✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 3 E90 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204?

Length: Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204 4,611 mm, BMW Serija 3 E90 4,531 mm (a 80 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,760 vs 2,760 mm. Boot: 485 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 3 E90 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204?

The most frugal BMW Serija 3 E90 uses 4.5 l/100 km (316d); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204 4.9 l/100 km (C 220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 3 E90 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204?

The strongest BMW Serija 3 E90 makes 225 kW (306 hp) (335i); the strongest Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204 336 kW (457 hp) (C 63 AMG).

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