Compare 2018 BMW 3-Series vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2018 BMW 3-Series
2018 Mercedes-Benz C Class
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Sedan 320i
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Sedan 320i 24 35 $32,955 $34,900
Sedan South Africa 320i 24 35 $32,955 $34,900
Sedan 320i xDrive 23 34 $34,815 $36,900
Sedan South Africa 320i xDrive 23 34 $34,815 $36,900
Sedan 330i 24 34 $37,935 $40,250
Sedan South Africa 330i 24 34 $37,935 $40,250
Sedan 328d 31 43 $39,330 $41,750
Sedan 330i xDrive 23 33 $39,795 $42,250
Sedan South Africa 330i xDrive 23 33 $39,795 $42,250
Sedan 328d xDrive 30 40 $41,190 $43,750
Sports Wagon 330i xDrive 23 33 $42,025 $44,650
Gran Turismo 330i xDrive 23 33 $42,395 $45,050
Plug-In Hybrid 330e iPerformance N/A N/A $42,910 $45,600
Sports Wagon 328d xDrive 30 40 $43,420 $46,150
Sedan 340i 21 32 $46,025 $48,950
Sedan South Africa 340i 21 32 $46,025 $48,950
Gran Turismo 340i xDrive 20 29 $47,835 $50,900
Sedan 340i xDrive 21 31 $47,885 $50,950
Sedan South Africa 340i xDrive 21 31 $47,885 $50,950
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Sedan C 300
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Sedan C 300 24 33 $37,433 $40,250
4MATIC Sedan C 300 23 32 $39,293 $42,250
Coupe C 300 22 30 $40,176 $43,200
4MATIC Coupe C 300 22 30 $42,036 $45,200
Sedan C 350e N/A N/A $44,547 $47,900
Cabriolet C 300 22 29 $47,616 $51,200
4MATIC Cabriolet C 300 22 29 $49,476 $53,200
4MATIC Sedan AMG C 43 20 27 $49,662 $53,400
4MATIC Coupe AMG C 43 20 27 $51,987 $55,900
4MATIC Cabriolet AMG C 43 19 26 $56,544 $60,800
Sedan AMG C 63 18 24 $61,473 $66,100
Coupe AMG C 63 17 23 $62,775 $67,500
Cabriolet AMG C 63 17 22 $68,355 $73,500
Sedan AMG C 63 S 18 24 $68,541 $73,700
Coupe AMG C 63 S 17 23 $70,215 $75,500
Cabriolet AMG C 63 S 17 22 $75,795 $81,500
Pricing
Invoice Price
$32,955
$37,433
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$34,900
$40,250
Monthly Payment Estimate
$582 / month
$671 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.7
7.5
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2018 BMW 3-Series makes its strongest case in performance for luxury compact buyers’ attentions. Very expensive and still not very large, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class nonetheless leads its luxury niche with fabulous style and fantastic power and grip.
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Fuel Economy
City
24 mpg 24 mpg
Highway
35 mpg 33 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Cars Compact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in)
35.1 35.2
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Front Leg Room (in)
42 41.7
Second Head Room (in)
37.7 37.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.1 55
Front Head Room (in)
40.3 40.9
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.1 55.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
- 88.2
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
56.3 56.8
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.9 60.9
Wheelbase (in)
110.6 111.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.3 71.3
Track Width, Front (in)
60.3 61.5
Length, Overall (in)
182.5 184.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
13 12.6
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 11.8
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.3 13
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.8 17.4
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.1 35.3
Tires
Spare Tire Size
NA NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/50VR17 P225/50HR17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P225/50VR17 P225/50HR17
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3295 -
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5 17 X 7
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5 17 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA NA
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
170 150
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
900 -
Engine
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
200 @ 1250 273 @ 1300
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Displacement
2.0 L/122 2.0 L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
180 @ 5000 241 @ 5550
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
24 24
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
28 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
35 33
Transmission
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 0.72
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71 5.35
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.15 3.07
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11 2.25
Trans Type
8 9
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 0.86
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28 1.21
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.29 4.93
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14 3.24
Trans Order Code
205 421
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67 1.64
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Summary
Body Style
Sedan Sedan
Vehicle Name
BMW 3 Series Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3 6.6
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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2018 BMW 3-Series
  • 2018 3-Series in stock; 2019s arriving
  • Rebate: $2,500 APR credit
  • Financing: 4.49% APR for 60 months
  • Lease: From $319 for 36 months
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2018 Mercedes-Benz C Class
  • 2019 C-Class is available
  • Unadvertised discounts remain
  • Lease: From $399/mo. + 1st payment credit (2018)
  • Finance: 1.99% APR (Sedan only)

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