BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison

    BMW 3 Series

    Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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    2025 BMW
    3 Series
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    C-Class
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    Based on the BMW 3 Series
    Based on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class MHEV
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Transporting thingsTransporting things
    Fuel Efficiency
    59L
    384 to 614 km
    66L
    403 to 653 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    -
    $87,800 - $202,800
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    CarExpert's Take

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    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Smart looks
    • High-end display tech
    • Comfortable, effortless drive
    Misses
    • Pricey, even before options
    • Ridiculous service pricing
    • Limited choice

    Colours Available

    The 2023 BMW 3 Series range is available in the following exterior paint colours

    • Alpine White
    • Black Sapphire metallic
    • Melbourne Red metallic
    • Mineral White metallic
    • M Portimao Blue metallic
    • M Brooklyn Grey metallic (NEW)
    • Skyscraper Grey metallic (NEW)
    • Dravit Grey BMW Individual metallic
    • Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual metallic

    Metallic paint costs an additional $2000, while BMW Individual metallic paints cost an additional $3850 unless they’re bought in combination with the Visibility package, making them an additional $1850.

    The C-Class is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Spectral Blue metallic
    • High-Tech Silver metallic
    • Opalite White metallic
    • Hyacinth Red metallic
    • Obsidian Black metallic
    • Graphite grey metallic
    • Mojave Silver metallic
    • Cavansite Blue metallic
    • Selenite Grey metallic
    • Polar White

    Specs

    Type
    TURBOTURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO
    Size (cc)
    1998 - 29981496 - 1999
    Size (L)
    3.0L, 2.0L2.0L, 1.5L
    Cylinders
    6, 44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 2416
    Power
    190kW - 390kW150kW - 500kW
    Power RPM
    4500 - 62505800 - 6750
    Torque
    400Nm - 650Nm300Nm - 1020Nm
    Torque RPM
    1550 - 27501800 - 5000
    Bore Stroke
    90 - 94.6-
    Compression Ratio
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