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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Mercedes C-Class Saloon?
BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon: Key differences
3 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
BMW 3 Series Touring is only slightly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 268 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.
As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers considerably more range – reaching up to 97 km, about 86 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon.
C-Class Saloon
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 Saloon offers markedly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the BMW 3 Series Touring takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers noticeably more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.
3 Series Touring
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is only slightly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers barely more boot space – 500 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries very slightly more – 570 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly superior overall 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.
from £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes C-Class Saloon
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BMW 3 Series Touring
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.
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon
The 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.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes C-Class Saloon
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
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Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
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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 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
119 - 205 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
485 - 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, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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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
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
250 - 1,020 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
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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