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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Mercedes C-Class Wagon - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (530 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (39900 £ vs 42400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Mercedes C-Class Wagon?

BMW 3 Series Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Wagon

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 3 Series Saloon has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39900 £, while the Mercedes C-Class Wagon costs 42400 £. That’s a price difference of around 2500 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C-Class Wagon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Saloon with 2.40 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 112 km, about 11 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon has a noticeable edge – offering 680 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the BMW 3 Series Saloon takes 3.50 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs somewhat better – reaching 280 km/h, while the BMW 3 Series Saloon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C-Class Wagon pulls noticeable stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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In curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is a bit lighter – 1575 kg compared to 1755 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon offers hardly perceptible more room – 490 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C-Class Wagon a bit takes the win – 565 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £42,400
C-Class Wagon @ Mercedes-Benz Group Media

Mercedes C-Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 9 L
  • Electric Range : 11 - 112 km
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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Mercedes C-Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39900 - 91000 £
Price
42400 - 115300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
11 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1575 - 1960 kg
Curb weight
1755 - 2235 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Length
4713 - 4801 mm
Length
4751 - 4842 mm
Width
1827 - 1903 mm
Width
1820 - 1900 mm
Height
1437 - 1446 mm
Height
1454 - 1494 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1375 - 1510 L
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
440 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
226 - 280 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
250 - 1020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1496 - 1999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drive types are available for the BMW 3 Series Saloon?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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