Compare performance (530 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 41300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Mercedes C Class Sedan?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
BMW 3 Series Touring has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41100 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Sedan costs 41300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 268 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C Class Sedan manages with 1.60 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.50 L. The difference is about 0.90 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes C Class Sedan performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 117 km, about 20 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C Class Sedan has a evident 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 Sedan is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the BMW 3 Series Touring takes 3.60 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C Class Sedan pulls evident stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is barely noticeable lighter – 1650 kg compared to 1695 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers hardly perceptible more room – 500 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes C Class Sedan slight takes the win – 570 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.
The Mercedes C Class Sedan is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
detailsThe Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
41100 - 91900 £
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Price
41300 - 103400 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
11 - 117 km
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
41 - 205 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Curb weight
1695 - 2195 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
315 - 455 L
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Length
4713 - 4714 mm
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Length
4751 mm
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Width
1827 - 1903 mm
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Width
1820 - 1900 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Height
1438 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
480 - 570 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
183 - 680 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
235 - 250 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
250 - 1020 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
135 - 500 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1496 - 1999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, D, G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.