2013 BMW 3-Series vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2013 BMW 3-Series

2013 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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2-Door Conv 328i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
3 Series 2-Door Conv 328i	18	27	$44,070	$47,900
3 Series 2-Door Conv 328i SULEV	18	27	$44,070	$47,900
3 Series 2-Door Conv 335i	23	33	$49,770	$54,100
3 Series 2-Door Conv 335is	18	26	$56,210	$61,100
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i RWD	18	28	$35,605	$38,700
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i RWD SULEV	18	28	$35,605	$38,700
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i xDrive AWD	17	25	$37,170	$40,400
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i xDrive AWD SULEV	17	25	$37,170	$40,400
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 335i RWD	18	27	$41,490	$45,100
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 335i xDrive AWD	18	27	$43,055	$46,800
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 335is RWD	18	26	$47,930	$52,100
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 320i RWD	24	36	$29,945	$32,550
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 320i RWD South Africa	24	36	$29,945	$32,550
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 320i xDrive AWD	23	35	$31,785	$34,550
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD	22	34	$33,900	$36,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD SULEV	22	34	$33,900	$36,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD South Africa	22	34	$33,900	$36,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD South Africa SULEV	22	34	$33,900	$36,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD	22	33	$35,740	$38,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD SULEV	22	33	$35,740	$38,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD SULEV South Africa	22	33	$35,740	$38,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD South Africa	22	33	$35,740	$38,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i RWD	23	33	$39,700	$43,150
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i RWD South Africa	23	33	$39,700	$43,150
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i xDrive AWD	21	31	$41,540	$45,150
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i xDrive AWD South Africa	21	31	$41,540	$45,150
3 Series 4-Door Sedan ActiveHybrid 3	25	33	$45,680	$49,650
M3 2-Door Conv	13	20	$63,525	$69,050
M3 2-Door Coupe	14	20	$55,290	$60,100

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2-Door Coupe C 250 RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 250 RWD	21	31	$35,154	$37,800
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 350 4MATIC	19	28	$42,036	$45,200
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 350 RWD	19	28	$40,176	$43,200
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 63 AMG RWD	15	22	$57,967	$62,330
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 250 Luxury RWD	21	31	$33,266	$35,770
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 250 Sport RWD	21	31	$32,876	$35,350
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 Luxury 4MATIC	20	28	$36,605	$39,360
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 Sport 4MATIC	20	28	$36,224	$38,950
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 350 Sport RWD	20	29	$38,502	$41,400
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 63 AMG RWD	15	22	$55,614	$59,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,070

$35,154

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$47,900

$37,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$798 / month

$630 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 BMW 3-Series is safe, fuel-efficient, and well-connected, yet it delivers the class-leading performance and handling that enthusiasts have come to expect.

For those who are image-conscious yet value-conscious, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C Class sedans and coupes make a lot of sense.

TCC Likes

Poise and handling
Strong, efficient engines
Excellent brakes

Quiet, refined interiors
Strong engine lineup
Responsive handling (Sport and C63)

TCC Dislikes

328i's uninspiring sounds
BMW Apps is iPhone-only
Busy interior in some trims

Limited rear legroom
Numb steering
Base trims lack pizzazz

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.300

54.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

84.200

81.0

Second Head Room (in)

36.500

35.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.300

50.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.000

- TBD -

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

32.000

- TBD -

Front Head Room (in)

38.000

37.0

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

59.100

- TBD -

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.400

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

181.900

180.7

Height, Overall (in)

54.500

54.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.600

- TBD -

Wheelbase (in)

108.700

108.7

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.500

69.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.000

- TBD -

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.800 x - TBD -

- TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.300 x - TBD -

- TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.100

17.4

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.000

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.100

35.5

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.5

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

225/45R17

P225/45R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

225/45R17

P245/40R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3825

3419

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

17 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

17 x 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

200 @ 2750

229 @ 2200 - 4300

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0L/183

1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

230 @ 6500

201 @ 5500

Engine Type

Gas I6

Turbocharged Gas I4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.700

1.92

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.940

3.42/2.23

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.460

2.86

Trans Order Code

ZMT

427

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.230

- TBD -

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.230

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.850

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.320

4.38

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 3 Series

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Body Style

Convertible

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

5-Link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

5 (2012)

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.7

7.5

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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Pricing

Invoice Price

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

Monthly Payment Estimate

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Head Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Rear Wheel Size (in)

Front Wheel Material

Spare Wheel Material

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)