2014 BMW 4-Series vs 2014 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2014 BMW 4-Series

2014 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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2-Door Coupe RWD SULEV 428i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2-Door Coupe RWD 428i	23	35	$37,260	$40,500
2-Door Coupe RWD SULEV 428i	23	35	$37,260	$40,500
2-Door Coupe AWD 428i xDrive	22	33	$39,100	$42,500
2-Door Coupe AWD SULEV 428i xDrive	22	33	$39,100	$42,500
2-Door Coupe RWD 435i	22	32	$42,320	$46,000
2-Door Coupe AWD 435i xDrive	20	30	$44,160	$48,000
2-Door Convertible RWD 428i	23	34	$44,850	$48,750
2-Door Convertible RWD SULEV 428i	23	34	$44,850	$48,750
2-Door Convertible AWD 428i xDrive	21	33	$46,690	$50,750
2-Door Convertible AWD SULEV 428i xDrive	21	33	$46,690	$50,750
2-Door Convertible RWD 435i	20	30	$50,510	$54,900

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4-Door Sedan RWD C 250 Sport

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan RWD C 250 Sport	22	31	$33,294	$35,800
4-Door Sedan RWD C 250 Luxury	22	31	$33,713	$36,250
2-Door Coupe RWD C 250	22	31	$35,526	$38,200
4-Door Sedan 4MATIC C 300 Sport	20	27	$36,642	$39,400
4-Door Sedan 4MATIC C 300 Luxury	20	27	$37,061	$39,850
4-Door Sedan RWD C 350 Sport	20	29	$39,153	$42,100
2-Door Coupe RWD C 350	20	28	$40,781	$43,850
2-Door Coupe 4MATIC C 350	19	27	$42,641	$45,850
4-Door Sedan RWD C 63 AMG	13	19	$56,033	$60,250
2-Door Coupe RWD C 63 AMG	13	19	$58,358	$62,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,260

$33,294

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$40,500

$35,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$675 / month

$597 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 BMW 4-Series stays resolutely in the same orbit as the last 3er two-door: everything's just a little better than it was, except its steering and its styling.

For those who have a want a value-oriented car that projects the right image, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class makes a lot of sense.

TCC Likes

Low, sporty stance
Variety of looks through trim lines
Both manual and automatic transmissions offered

Fuel economy (C250)
Responsive handling (Sport and C63)
Strong engine lineup

TCC Dislikes

Front-end styling is very aggressive
No manual transmission with AWD
The inevitable 4-Series Gran Coupe -- a four-door 4-Series

Limited rear legroom
Base trims lack pizzazz
Numb steering

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

33.7

33.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

41.7

Second Head Room (in)

36.1

36.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

37.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

54.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

88.2

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

54.2

56.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

59.6

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

108.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

69.7

Track Width, Front (in)

60.8

60.4

Length, Overall (in)

182.6

180.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.7

12.4

Brakes

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

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

35.3

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P245/40HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P225/45HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3470

3428

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

900

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

255 @ 1250

229 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.8 L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 5000

201 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.92

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.86

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Body Style

Coupe

Sedan

Vehicle Name

BMW 4 Series

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

6.6 (Est)

7.3 (Est)

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

6.0 (Est)

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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