2016 BMW 4-Series vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2016 BMW 4-Series

2016 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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2-Door Conv 428i RWD SULEV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4 Series 2-Door Conv 428i RWD SULEV	23	34	$46,500	$50,000
4 Series 2-Door Conv 428i xDrive AWD SULEV	21	33	$48,340	$52,000
4 Series 2-Door Conv 435i RWD	20	31	$52,895	$56,950
4 Series 2-Door Conv 435i xDrive AWD	20	29	$54,735	$58,950
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 428i RWD	22	34	$39,000	$41,850
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 428i RWD SULEV	22	34	$39,000	$41,850
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 428i xDrive AWD SULEV	22	34	$40,840	$43,850
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 435i RWD	20	31	$44,800	$48,150
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 435i xDrive AWD	20	30	$46,640	$50,150
4 Series 4-Door Sedan 428i RWD Gran Coupe SULEV	23	34	$38,820	$41,650
4 Series 4-Door Sedan 428i xDrive AWD Gran Coupe SULEV	22	34	$40,660	$43,650
4 Series 4-Door Sedan 435i RWD Gran Coupe	20	31	$44,615	$47,950
4 Series 4-Door Sedan 435i xDrive AWD Gran Coupe	20	30	$46,455	$49,950
M4 2-Door Conv	17	26	$68,765	$74,200
M4 2-Door Coupe	17	26	$60,945	$65,700
M4 2-Door Coupe GTS	16	23	$123,050	$133,205

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4-Door Sedan AMG C 63 RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class 4-Door Sedan AMG C 63 RWD	18	25	$60,683	$65,250
C-Class 4-Door Sedan AMG C 63 S RWD	18	25	$68,123	$73,250
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 4MATIC	24	31	$38,084	$40,950
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 Luxury 4MATIC	24	31	$38,084	$40,950
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 Luxury RWD	25	34	$36,224	$38,950
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 RWD	25	34	$36,224	$38,950
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 Sport 4MATIC	24	31	$38,084	$40,950
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 Sport RWD	25	34	$36,224	$38,950
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 350e Luxury RWD	N/A	N/A	$42,306	$45,490
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 350e RWD	N/A	N/A	$42,306	$45,490
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 450 AMG 4MATIC	21	29	$47,244	$50,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$46,500

$60,683

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$50,000

$65,250

Monthly Payment Estimate

$833 / month

$1088 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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9.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 BMW 4-Series Coupe and Convertible break away from the 3-Series sedans with a little more flamboyance.

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is one very charming luxury car; in AMG trim, it's risen above and beyond Bavarian levels of handling.

TCC Likes

Hunkered-down stance
Wide range of trims and appearances
Easy to get a manual gearbox

Knockout good looks inside and out
Excellent steering
Improved interior design

TCC Dislikes

Front-end look is over-the-top
Interior a bit conservative for a coupe
Confusing four-door 4-Series (Gran Coupe)

Very near the E-Class in price
COMAND infotainment continues to lag
Back seat isn't much more usable

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

Second Leg Room (in)

33.1

35.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

41.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.8

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

40.9

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

182.6

187

Height, Overall (in)

54.5

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

60.9

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

111.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

60.8

63.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

7.8

12.6

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

15.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

14.2

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

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P245/40ZR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P265/40ZR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3995

3856

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 8.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

900

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

180

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

255 @ 1250

479 @ 1750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

4.0 L/243

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 5000

469 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.89

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

4.34

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

2.82

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.92

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

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

Sedan

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

6.5

8.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4.0

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

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