2021 BMW 3-Series vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2021 BMW 3-Series

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2022 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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330e Plug-In Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
3 Series 330e Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$41,930	$44,550
3 Series 330e Plug-In Hybrid North America	N/A	N/A	$41,930	$44,550
3 Series 330e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$43,790	$46,550
3 Series 330e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid North America	N/A	N/A	$43,790	$46,550
3 Series 330i Sedan	26	36	$38,865	$41,250
3 Series 330i Sedan North America	26	36	$38,865	$41,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan	25	34	$40,725	$43,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan North America	25	34	$40,725	$43,250
3 Series M340i Sedan	23	32	$51,370	$54,700
3 Series M340i Sedan North America	23	32	$51,370	$54,700
3 Series M340i xDrive Sedan	22	31	$53,230	$56,700
3 Series M340i xDrive Sedan North America	22	31	$53,230	$56,700
M3 Competition Sedan	16	23	$68,205	$72,800
M3 Sedan	16	23	$65,505	$69,900

2022 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$41,930

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,550

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Monthly Payment Estimate

$743 / month

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The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The flexible 2021 BMW 3-Series lineup offers something for everyone, so long as they’re not smitten with SUVs.

The 2022 Mercedes C-Class pares down its lineup and plumps up with lots of screens and mild-hybrid performance.

TCC Likes

Spectacular engines
Thrill-ride M3
Ride/handling balance

Classic shape
Sensational cabin
Augmented video navigation

TCC Dislikes

No wagon version
No manual, except in M3
M3’s style an acquired taste, at best

The end of 6- and 8-cylinder power?
Where’s the coupe/cabrio?
No more air suspension

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

35.2

Front Leg Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

Length, Overall (in)

185.7

Height, Overall (in)

56.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.2

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4039

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

288 @ 3800

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Battery Range (mi)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Trans Order Code

2TB

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 3 Series

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

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