2019 BMW 3-Series vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2019 BMW 3-Series

2019 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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330i Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
3 Series 330i Sedan	26	36	$37,935	$40,250
3 Series 330i Sedan North America	26	36	$37,935	$40,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Gran Turismo	23	33	$42,720	$45,400
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan	25	34	$39,795	$42,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan North America	25	34	$39,795	$42,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Sports Wagon	23	33	$42,350	$45,000
3 Series 340i xDrive Gran Turismo	20	29	$48,165	$51,250

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AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible	18	25	$59,831	$63,650
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe	19	27	$54,003	$57,450
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan	19	27	$51,935	$55,250
C-Class AMG C 63 Convertible	17	24	$71,534	$76,100
C-Class AMG C 63 Coupe	17	26	$64,625	$68,750
C-Class AMG C 63 S Convertible	17	24	$78,772	$83,800
C-Class AMG C 63 S Coupe	17	26	$71,863	$76,450
C-Class AMG C 63 S Sedan	18	27	$70,124	$74,600
C-Class AMG C 63 Sedan	18	27	$62,980	$67,000
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Convertible	21	29	$50,619	$53,850
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Coupe	22	31	$43,052	$45,800
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan	22	33	$40,796	$43,400
C-Class C 300 Convertible	21	29	$48,739	$51,850
C-Class C 300 Coupe	22	31	$41,172	$43,800
C-Class C 300 Sedan	23	34	$38,916	$41,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,935

$59,831

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$40,250

$63,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$671 / month

$1061 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 BMW 330i moves back toward the sweet spot in sport-sedan greatness, with M Sport and M editions still to come.

Pricey and on the slighter side of mid-size, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class drops a beautiful cockpit, huge dollops of safety, and effortless AMG brilliance into the sport-sedan mix.

TCC Likes

Evolved looks
Good standard safety tech
Impressive technology

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

TCC Dislikes

More than $40,000 to start
Not much more spacious
No electrified powertrains to start

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

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

38.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

Second Leg Room (in)

35.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

35.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

51.7

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

185.7

184.8

Height, Overall (in)

56.8

55.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.9

61.3

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

111.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

62.3

63.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

8.8

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.6

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

39.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR18

P245/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3582

4231

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

295 @ 1550

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

255 @ 5000

385 @ 6100

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

3.24

Trans Order Code

2TB

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.72

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.81

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.17

2.25

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.86

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.32

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.71

4.80

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 3 Series

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC Cabriolet

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)