Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp) 4MATIC & BMW X3 (F25) 20d (184 Hp) xDrive
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | C-class | X3 |
| Generation: | C-class (W203, facelift 2004) | X3 (F25) |
| Engine / modification: | C 280 (231 Hp) 4MATIC | 20d (184 Hp) xDrive |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2010 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2014 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | SUV |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.7 l/100 km | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km | 5.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26-0.27 | 0.33 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 67 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 5 |
| CO2 emissions: | 149 g/km | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 184 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 247 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.6 sec | 8.5 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. | 380 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 272.941 | N47D20 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.0 l | 5.2 l |
| Coolant: | 10.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger / Intercooler | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11.3 | 16.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4526 mm | 4648 mm |
| Width: | 1728 mm | 1881 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | 2098 mm |
| Height: | 1426 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2715 mm | 2810 mm |
| Front track: | 1505 mm | 1616 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1476 mm | 1632 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 212 mm | |
| Approach angle: | 25.7 ° | |
| Departure angle: | 22.6 ° | |
| Ramp angle: | 19.4 ° | |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | 861 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | 977 mm |
| Wading depth: | 500 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 455 l | 550 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1600 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | |
| Rear suspension: | Transverse stabilizer | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2120 kg | 2290 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1565 kg | 1715 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.76 m | 11.9 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | 2000 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 100 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R 16 | 225/60 R17 V |
| Wheel rims size: | 7 J x 16 H 2 | 7.5J x 17 |