2017 BMW 4-Series vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2017 BMW 4-Series

2017 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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430i Convertible SULEV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4 Series 430i Convertible SULEV	23	34	$47,280	$50,300
4 Series 430i Coupe SULEV	23	34	$39,700	$42,150
4 Series 430i Gran Coupe SULEV	23	34	$39,515	$41,950
4 Series 430i xDrive Convertible SULEV	22	32	$49,140	$52,300
4 Series 430i xDrive Coupe SULEV	23	33	$41,560	$44,150
4 Series 430i xDrive Gran Coupe SULEV	23	33	$41,375	$43,950
4 Series 440i Convertible	21	29	$53,790	$57,300
4 Series 440i Coupe	21	32	$45,605	$48,500
4 Series 440i Gran Coupe	21	32	$45,420	$48,300
4 Series 440i xDrive Convertible	20	30	$55,650	$59,300
4 Series 440i xDrive Coupe	21	31	$47,465	$50,500
4 Series 440i xDrive Gran Coupe	21	31	$47,280	$50,300
M4 Convertible	17	26	$69,970	$74,700
M4 Coupe	17	26	$62,065	$66,200

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AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible	19	26	$56,172	$60,400
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe	20	28	$51,615	$55,500
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan	20	28	$48,360	$52,000
C-Class AMG C 63 Convertible	17	22	$67,751	$72,850
C-Class AMG C 63 Coupe	17	23	$62,310	$67,000
C-Class AMG C 63 S Convertible	17	22	$75,191	$80,850
C-Class AMG C 63 S Coupe	17	23	$69,750	$75,000
C-Class AMG C 63 S Sedan	18	24	$67,704	$72,800
C-Class AMG C 63 Sedan	18	25	$60,636	$65,200
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Convertible	22	29	$49,197	$52,900
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Coupe	23	29	$41,525	$44,650
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan	24	31	$38,595	$41,500
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan with Luxury Pkg	24	31	$38,595	$41,500
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan with Sport Pkg	24	31	$38,595	$41,500
C-Class C 300 Convertible	23	31	$47,337	$50,900
C-Class C 300 Coupe	23	30	$39,665	$42,650
C-Class C 300 Sedan	24	34	$36,735	$39,500
C-Class C 300 Sedan with Luxury Pkg	24	34	$36,735	$39,500
C-Class C 300 Sedan with Sport Pkg	24	34	$36,735	$39,500
C-Class C 350e Sedan	N/A	N/A	$42,827	$46,050
C-Class C 350e Sedan with Luxury Pkg	N/A	N/A	$42,827	$46,050

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$47,280

$56,172

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$50,300

$60,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$838 / month

$1007 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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7.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 BMW M4 is a near-perfect performance coupe that can be hugely rewarding to competent drivers.

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class adds to the impressive roster with a convertible version this year and a newly minted AMG C43 version. Bavaria is even better now.

TCC Likes

Twin-turbo inline-6 can rev for days
Available optional paint colors can be stunning
Demands perfection...

Drop-dead drop-top new this year
Good looks everywhere
Plenty of powertrain options

TCC Dislikes

Engine wail isn't wholly satisfying
Drop-top version is $8,500 more
Rearview camera is buried in needlessly expensive package

No manual transmission
Can get expensive in a hurry
Cramped rear seat

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

54.8

Second Leg Room (in)

33.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

35.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.8

51.7

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

38.8

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

182.6

184.9

Height, Overall (in)

54.5

55.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

61.2

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

111.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

60.8

62.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

7.8

8.8

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

36.8

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P225/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R02-D

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P245/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

R02-D

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3995

4145

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 7.5

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-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1450

384 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 5200

362 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.72

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.25

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.86

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

4.93

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.24

Trans Order Code

2TB

421

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 4 Series

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Body Style

Convertible

4MATIC Cabriolet

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

6.6

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

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