2017 BMW 3-Series Vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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2017 BMW 3-Series	2017 Mercedes-Benz C Class	Add Vehicle
Select style 320i Sedan Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP 3 Series 320i Sedan 23 35 $31,610 $33,450 3 Series 320i Sedan South Africa 23 35 $31,610 $33,450 3 Series 320i xDrive Sedan 23 34 $33,470 $35,450 3 Series 320i xDrive Sedan South Africa 23 34 $33,470 $35,450 3 Series 328d Sedan 31 43 $37,935 $40,250 3 Series 328d xDrive Sedan 30 40 $39,795 $42,250 3 Series 328d xDrive Sports Wagon 30 40 $41,840 $44,450 3 Series 330e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid N/A N/A $41,515 $44,100 3 Series 330i Sedan 23 34 $36,540 $38,750 3 Series 330i Sedan South Africa 23 34 $36,540 $38,750 3 Series 330i xDrive Gran Turismo 23 33 $42,070 $44,700 3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan 23 33 $38,400 $40,750 3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan South Africa 23 33 $38,400 $40,750 3 Series 330i xDrive Sports Wagon 23 33 $40,445 $42,950 3 Series 340i Sedan 21 32 $45,045 $47,900 3 Series 340i Sedan South Africa 21 32 $45,045 $47,900 3 Series 340i xDrive Gran Turismo 20 30 $47,510 $50,550 3 Series 340i xDrive Sedan 21 31 $46,905 $49,900 3 Series 340i xDrive Sedan South Africa 21 31 $46,905 $49,900 M3 Sedan 17 26 $60,020 $64,000	Select style AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible 19 26 $56,172 $60,400 C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe 20 28 $51,615 $55,500 C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan 20 28 $48,360 $52,000 C-Class AMG C 63 Convertible 17 22 $67,751 $72,850 C-Class AMG C 63 Coupe 17 23 $62,310 $67,000 C-Class AMG C 63 S Convertible 17 22 $75,191 $80,850 C-Class AMG C 63 S Coupe 17 23 $69,750 $75,000 C-Class AMG C 63 S Sedan 18 24 $67,704 $72,800 C-Class AMG C 63 Sedan 18 25 $60,636 $65,200 C-Class C 300 4MATIC Convertible 22 29 $49,197 $52,900 C-Class C 300 4MATIC Coupe 23 29 $41,525 $44,650 C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan 24 31 $38,595 $41,500 C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan with Luxury Pkg 24 31 $38,595 $41,500 C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan with Sport Pkg 24 31 $38,595 $41,500 C-Class C 300 Convertible 23 31 $47,337 $50,900 C-Class C 300 Coupe 23 30 $39,665 $42,650 C-Class C 300 Sedan 24 34 $36,735 $39,500 C-Class C 300 Sedan with Luxury Pkg 24 34 $36,735 $39,500 C-Class C 300 Sedan with Sport Pkg 24 34 $36,735 $39,500 C-Class C 350e Sedan N/A N/A $42,827 $46,050 C-Class C 350e Sedan with Luxury Pkg N/A N/A $42,827 $46,050
Show Only Differences
Pricing
Invoice Price
$31,610	$56,172
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$33,450	$60,400
Monthly Payment Estimate
$558 / month	$1007 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.7 Read Our Full Review	7.5 Read Our Full Review
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2017 BMW M3 is a track-ready sports sedan with an unblemished pedigree that announces to the world: "Ask me what DTM means."	The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class adds to the impressive roster with a convertible version this year and a newly minted AMG C43 version. Bavaria is even better now.
TCC Likes
Superlative performance Four (relatively) useful seats Available carbon ceramic brakes are great...	Drop-dead drop-top new this year Good looks everywhere Plenty of powertrain options
TCC Dislikes
...but very expensive Bad packaging for a simple rearview camera Everything costs more, unless you like white and black cloth	No manual transmission Can get expensive in a hurry Cramped rear seat
Fuel Economy
City
23 mpg	19 mpg
Highway
35 mpg	26 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Cars	Subcompact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in)
40.3	38.8
Second Leg Room (in)
35.1	32
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.1	51.7
Second Head Room (in)
37.7	35.6
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.1	54.8
Front Leg Room (in)
42	42
Passenger Capacity
5	4
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.9	61.2
Track Width, Front (in)
60.3	62.1
Height, Overall (in)
56.3	55.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.3	71.3
Length, Overall (in)
182.5	184.9
Wheelbase (in)
110.6	111.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
13	8.8
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.3	14.2
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8	12.6
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA	NA
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA	NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes	Yes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc	4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes	Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.8	17.4
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.1	36.8
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion	Rack-Pinion
Tires
Spare Tire Size
NA	Compact
Rear Tire Size
P225/50VR17	P245/40HR18
Front Tire Size
P225/50VR17	P225/45HR18
Spare Tire Order Code
NA	NA
Rear Tire Order Code
NA	R02-D
Front Tire Order Code
NA	R02-D
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3295	4145
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5	18 X 8.5
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5	18 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA	Compact
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum	Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum	Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA	Steel
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
170	180
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
900	-
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
180 @ 5000	362 @ 5500
Engine Order Code
NA	NA
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4	Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
Displacement
2.0 L/122	3.0 L/183
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection	Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
200 @ 1250	384 @ 2000
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
23	19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
35	26
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
28	22
Transmission
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84	0.86
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67	0.72
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
205	421
Trans Type
8	9
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.15	3.07
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.29	4.93
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00	1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28	1.21
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67	1.64
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11	2.25
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14	3.24
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71	5.35
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA	NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD	Automatic w/OD
Summary
Vehicle Name
BMW 3 Series	Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Body Style
Sedan	4MATIC Cabriolet
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Strut	Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut	Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3	8.0
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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