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

2022 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	$40,445	$42,950
3 Series 330e Plug-In Hybrid North America	N/A	N/A	$40,445	$42,950
3 Series 330e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$42,305	$44,950
3 Series 330e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid North America	N/A	N/A	$42,305	$44,950
3 Series 330i Sedan	26	36	$39,050	$41,450
3 Series 330i Sedan North America	26	36	$39,050	$41,450
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan	25	34	$40,910	$43,450
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan North America	25	34	$40,910	$43,450
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	23	32	$53,230	$56,700
3 Series M340i xDrive Sedan North America	23	32	$53,230	$56,700
M3 Competition Sedan	16	23	$68,390	$73,000
M3 Competition xDrive Sedan	16	22	$72,205	$77,100
M3 Sedan	16	23	$65,695	$70,100

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AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible	19	28	$63,315	$67,000
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe	19	28	$57,173	$60,500
C-Class AMG C 63 S Convertible	17	24	$81,874	$87,100
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Convertible	21	30	$54,243	$57,400
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Coupe	22	31	$47,108	$49,850
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan	N/A	N/A	$43,045	$45,550
C-Class C 300 Convertible	21	28	$52,353	$55,400
C-Class C 300 Coupe	22	31	$45,218	$47,850
C-Class C 300 Sedan	N/A	N/A	$41,155	$43,550

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,445

$63,315

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,950

$67,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$716 / month

$1117 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 BMW 3-Series nails the sport-sedan triathlon with eye-flattening acceleration, hair-bending grip, and a lavish tech-laden cabin.

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

TCC Likes

Spectacular engines
Ride/handling balance
Quality interior

Classic shape
Sensational cabin
Augmented video navigation

TCC Dislikes

Mega-versions get mega-pricey
No manual, except in M3
Acquired-taste nostrils

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

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

19 mpg

Highway

Coming Soon

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

35.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

47.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

38.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

35.2

Front Leg Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

63.1

Length, Overall (in)

185.7

184.8

Height, Overall (in)

56.9

55.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

61.3

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

111.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

71.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.2

8.8

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

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)

10.6

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.2

38.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R66

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR18

P245/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

R66

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4039

4204

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

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

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

288 @ 3800

385 @ 6100

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.35

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.25

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.72

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.24

Trans Order Code

2TB

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.86

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 3 Series

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC Cabriolet

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Emissions

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

8.0

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

2022 BMW 3-Series

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Lease: From $539 for 36 months
Rebate: Up to $1,000 off
Financing: From 3.49% APR for 60 months

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2022 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2022 C-Class on sale now
Lease: From $659/mo for 36 months
Rebates: No rebates
Finance: No financing offers

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