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 Conv 428i RWD

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

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2-Door Coupe C 250 RWD

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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,850

$35,526

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$48,750

$38,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$813 / month

$637 / 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

34 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

Second Leg Room (in)

33.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

41.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

35.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.8

50.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

182.6

180.7

Height, Overall (in)

54.5

54.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

61.1

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

108.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

69.7

Track Width, Front (in)

60.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

7.8

11.7

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

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

35.6

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P225/45HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P245/40HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3965

3538

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

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

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

255 @ 1250

229 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.8 L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 5000

201 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

22 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

25 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

31 (Est)

Transmission

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

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

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 4 Series

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Body Style

Convertible

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

6.7 (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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