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

2017 BMW 4-Series

2017 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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Gran Coupe SULEV 430i

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

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Sedan with Sport Pkg C 300

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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,515

$36,735

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,950

$39,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$699 / month

$658 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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7.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With a small dose of added flamboyance, the 2017 BMW 4-Series is the fun-loving sibling to the more pedestrian 3-Series sedan and wagon.

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

Wide range of models and packages
Manual gearbox still available
All-wheel drive a nice add-on

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

TCC Dislikes

Conservative looks
They're all pricey...
... especially the Gran Coupe

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

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

34 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)

37.2

36.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

37.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

54.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

88.2

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

54.6

56.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

60.9

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

111.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

60.8

61.5

Length, Overall (in)

182.5

184.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

45.9

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.6

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)

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

R02-A

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P245/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

R02-A

Front Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P225/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3610

3417

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

900

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1450

273 @ 1300

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 5200

241 @ 5550

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

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.86

Trans Order Code

2TB

427

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

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

6.3

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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