BMW 3 Series Sedan vs Mercedes Benz C-Class Cabriolet Comparison

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Things we like	Sleek looks Tech-laden interior Performance from the engine options Read More	--
Things we don't like	Plug-in hybrid variant is expensive Rear seat space could have been better Read More	--

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	480 L	360 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59 L	66 L
Front Headroom	993 mm	--
Rear Headroom	957 mm	--
Front Tread	1589 mm	--
Rear Tread	1604 mm	--
Length	4713 mm	4686 mm
Width	1827 mm	1810 mm
Height	1440 mm	1409 mm
Wheel Base	2961 mm	2840 mm
No Of Doors	4	2
Seating Capacity	5 Seats	4 Seats

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Engine Details

Engine	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve	2.0 L Petrol Engine, 4-Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC, Turbocharger and VVT
No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Emission Norm Compliance	Euro 6	--
Fuel Supply System	--	Direct Injection
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Compression Ratio	--	9.8:1

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Performance

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1998 cc	1991 cc
Power	181 hp	184 hp
Torque	300 Nm	300 Nm
Acceleration	7.4 s	7.8 s
Top Speed	235 kmph	--
RPM At Max Power	5000-6500 RPM	--
RPM At Max Torque	1350-4400 RPM	--

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Steering

Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs	Discs
Front Suspension	M Sport Suspension	Multi-link
Rear Suspension	M Sport Suspension	Multi-Link

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	8-Speed	9-Speed
Drive Type	RWD	RWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	--	Yes

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	18 Inch	18 Inch
Tyre Size	245/45 R18	225/45 R18
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R18	R18
Spare Tyre Size	245/45 R18	--
Spare Tyre Material	Alloy	--

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Safety

Advance Safety Feature	Lane Change Warning, Front Collision Warning Lane Change Warning, Front Collision Warning	--
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbags	Yes	--
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	Yes	--
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	--
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
360 Camera	Yes	--
Emergency Stop Signal	Yes	--
Park Assist	Yes	--
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	--
Electric Parking Brake	Yes	--
Lane Departure Warning System	Yes	--
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	--
Speed Sensing Door Locks	Yes	--
Vehicle Stability Control System	--	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	--	Yes

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone 3 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	--
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	No	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Rear Seats	No	--
Accessory Power Outlet	Front & Rear Front & Rear	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Front & Rear	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	--
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	No
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	No
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Memory Seats	No	--
Head-Up Display	Yes	--
Wireless Charger	Yes	--
Cruise Control	--	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	--	No

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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size	14.9 Inch 14.9 Inch	--
Apple Carplay/Android Auto	Yes	--
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
No Of Speakers	6 6	--
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	Yes
Voice Control	Yes	--
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
CD Player	--	Yes

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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size	12.3 Inch 12.3 Inch	--

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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Front & Rear Front & Rear	--
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	No
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Seat Upholstery	Leather Leather	--
Fabric Upholstery	--	No
Leather Seats	--	Yes

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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	LED LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED LED	--
Taillight Type	LED LED	--
Headlamps Washer	No	--
Roof Carrier	No	No
Roof Rail	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	Yes
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	--	Yes
Fog Lights Front	--	No
Fog Lights Rear	--	Yes
Rear Spoiler	--	No
Chrome Grille	--	Yes
Additional Features	--	Daytime Running Lights (LED) Daytime Running Lights (LED)

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Interior

Ambient Light	Yes	--
Sun Visors	Yes	--