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

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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

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7.5

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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.

TCC Likes

Classic look
Wide number of powertrains
Plenty of body styles (wagon!)

Coupe, convertible, or sedan
A great-looking family
Powertrains range from great to GREAT

TCC Dislikes

Gets expensive, almost unnecessarily
Dated interior
Spartan base model

Automatic-only
From $$ to $$$$
Tight rear seats

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

40.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

55.3

Second Leg Room (in)

35.1

35.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.7

37.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

88.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

60.3

61.5

Length, Overall (in)

182.5

184.5

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

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.6

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

35.3

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P225/50HR17

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P225/50HR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3295

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

900

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

150

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

200 @ 1250

273 @ 1300

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

180 @ 5000

241 @ 5550

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

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

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.72

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

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

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.86

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 3 Series

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

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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