Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204 facelift 2011) C 180 (156 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | C-class | 3 Series |
| Generation: | C-class Coupe (C204 facelift 2011) | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | C 180 (156 Hp) | 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2011 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 2014 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.1-7.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.4-4.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.4-5.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 59 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 | Euro 4 |
| CO2 emissions: | 149-136 g/km | |
| Power: | 156 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 5300 rpm. | 5900 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | 238 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.5 sec | 7.6 sec |
| Torque: | 250 Nm @ 1250-4000 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 274.910 | M54B30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1595 cm3 | 2979 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.2 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.5 l | 8.4 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4590 mm | 4478 mm |
| Width: | 1770 mm | 1739 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1932 mm | |
| Height: | 1406 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1549 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1552 mm | 1483 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 450 l | 435 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 1960 kg | 2135 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1490 kg | 1635 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.84 m | 10.5 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 730 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/60 R16 | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 8J x 17 |