Compare 2024 BMW 3 Series & 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Price

$45600
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Body Type Name

Sedan
Sedan

Doors

4
4

Drivetrain Name

RWD
AWD

Engine Name

2.0L Plug-in Hybrid Turbo I4 288hp 310ft. lbs.
2.0L Turbo I4 402hp 369ft. lbs.

Horse Power

288
402

Engine Name

2.0L Plug-in Hybrid Turbo I4 288hp 310ft. lbs.
2.0L Turbo I4 402hp 369ft. lbs.

Cylinders

4
4

Aspiration

Turbo
Turbo

Bore

3.23
3.27

Compression

10.2
10.5

Displacement

2
2

Oil capacity

5.2
6

Stroke

3.72
3.62

Valve timing

VVT
VVT

Max hp

288 @0
402 @6750

Max torque

310 @0
369 @5000

Engine type

Internal Combustion/Electric Hybrid
Internal Combustion

Cam type

DOHC
DOHC

Valves

16
16

Transmission Name

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic w/Sport Transmission
9-Speed Shiftable Automatic

Transmission Style

Shiftable Automatic
Shiftable Automatic

Electric max hp

107
-

Electric max torque

195
-

Electric max kw

80
-

Electric motor configuration

Single
-

Front Track Width

62.2
62.6

Ground Clearance

5.8
-

Height

56.9
57.1

Length

185.9
188.6

Rear Track Width

61.7
63.1

Wheelbase

112.2
112.8

Width

81.4
80.0

Cargo Volume

9.0
-

Passenger Volume

94.0
-

Head Room 1st Row

38.7
-

Head Room 2nd Row/Rear

37.6
-

Leg Room 1st Row

42.0
-

Leg Room 2nd Row/Rear

35.2
-

Max Seating

5
5

Seating Rows

2
2

Shoulder Room 1st Row

56.0
-

Shoulder Room 2nd Row/Rear

54.6
-

Standard Seating

5
5

Curb Weight

4083
4092

Fuel Tank Capacity

10.6
17.4

Front Tire Description

225/45R18
245/45R18

Front Wheel Size

18.0 x 7.5
18.0 x 8.0

Rear Tire Description

225/45R18
245/45R18

Rear Wheel Size

18.0 x 7.5
18.0 x 8.0

Tire Type

All Season
All Season

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

5071
-

Gross Vehicle Weight Range

5001-6000
-

Front Wheel Diameter

18.0
18.0

Rear Wheel Diameter

18.0
18.0

Front Wheel Width

-
8.0

Rear Wheel Width

-
8.0

Auto start/stop

Yes
Yes

4WD type

-
full time

Battery

-
lithium ion

Rear suspension type

multi-link
multi-link

Front shock type

twin-tube gas
gas

Rear shock type

twin-tube gas
gas

Front suspension type

double ball joint
multi-link

Rear spring type

coil
coil

Rear suspension classification

independent
independent

Front suspension classification

independent
independent

Front spring type

-
coil

Suspension control

-
electronic

Basic Warranty (Months/Miles)

-
48/50000

Powertrain Warranty (Months/Miles)

-
48/50000

Roadside Assistance (Months/Miles)

-
48/50000

Phone

yes
yes

Infotainment screen size

14.9 in.
11.9 in.

Internet radio app

Spotify
-

Smartphone integration

wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay
wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay

Connected in-car apps

Google POIs, Google search
Google POIs, Google search

Radio

AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated
AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated

Auxiliary Audio Input

Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, USB
Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, memory card slot, USB

Satellite radio

SiriusXM
SiriusXM

Antenna

-
diversity

Radio data system

-
yes

Infotainment system

-
MBUX

Electronic messaging assistance

-
yes

Smart device app compatibility

-
Mercedes me

Smart device app function

-
engine start, horn/light operation, lock operation, maintenance scheduling, maintenance status, security event/collision alert, vehicle location

Wi-Fi

-
hotspot compatible

Wireless

-
Bluetooth

Mirror color

body-color
body-color

Grille color

black
black with chrome accents

Door handle color

body-color
body-color

Front wipers

rain sensing
rain sensing

Rear bumper color

body-color
body-color

Exhaust

dual tip
quad tip

Spare tire mount location

rear
rear

Wheels

aluminum alloy
aluminum alloy

Side mirror adjustments

power, power folding, reverse gear tilt
power, power folding, reverse gear tilt

Headlights

auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, LED, wiper activated
auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, LED

Taillights

adaptive, LED
LED

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

yes
yes

Power windows

remotely operated
remotely operated

mirror color

-
body-color

Rear Spoiler

-
yes

Sunroof

-
yes

Trip odometer

yes
yes

Multi-function display

yes
yes

External temperature display

yes
yes

Digital odometer

yes
yes

Compass

yes
-

Clock

yes
yes

Humidity/dewpoint sensors

no
-

Heated steering wheel

no
-

Front seat type

sport bucket
sport bucket

Instrument cluster screen size

12.3 in.
12.3 in.

Gauge

tachometer
tachometer

Front air conditioning zones

dual
dual

Rear seat folding

split
split

Rear seat type

40-20-40 split bench
40-20-40 split bench

Upholstery

leatherette
leatherette

Driver seat power adjustments

10, height, reclining
14, 4-way power lumbar, height, reclining

Front headrests

2, adjustable
2, adjustable

Warnings and reminders

coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, maintenance due
coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, maintenance due

Fuel economy display

MPG, range
MPG, range

Front air conditioning

automatic climate control
automatic climate control

Air filtration

yes
yes

Rear vents

-
second row

Driver seat

-
heated

Passenger seat

-
heated

First aid kit

no
-

Trailer stability control

no
-

Hill holder control

no
-

Anti-theft system

yes
yes

Seatbelt warning sensor

yes
yes

Rearview monitor

no
-

Lane deviation sensors

no
-

Child safety door locks

yes
yes

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

no
-

Braking assist

no
-

Programmable safety key

no
-

Traction control

yes
yes

Rear seatbelts

3-point
3-point

Front seatbelts

3-point
3-point

Emergency locking retractors

front
front

Child seat anchors

LATCH system
LATCH system

Airbag deactivation

occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger

Front airbags

dual
dual

Side airbags

front
front

Electronic parking brake

auto off
auto off

ABS

yes
yes

Seatbelt pretensioners

front
front, rear

Seatbelt force limiters

front
front, rear

Side curtain airbags

front, rear
front, rear

Automatic emergency braking

front, front pedestrian
front, front pedestrian

Lane Keeping Assistance

no
-

Pre-Collision Assist

yes
yes

Rear view camera

yes
yes

Electronic Stability Control

yes
yes

Brake Assist

-
yes

Parking sensors

-
front

Cargo Area Organizer

no
-

Tool kit

no
-

Steering wheel

yes
yes

Remote engine start

no
-

Push-button start

yes
yes

Capless fuel filler system

yes
yes

Footwell lights

no
-

cruise control

no
-

power steering

no
-

One-touch windows

4
4

Steering wheel trim

leather
leather

Shift knob trim

alloy
-

Interior accents

aluminum
aluminum

Floor mat material

carpet
carpet

Storage

accessory hook, cargo net, cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, in floor
cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, sunglasses holder

Steering wheel mounted controls

audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control

Rearview mirror

auto-dimming
auto-dimming

Reading lights

front, rear
front, rear

Power windows

lockout button
lockout button

Power outlet(s)

12V front, USB front, USB-C front, USB-C rear
12V front, 12V rear, USB-C front

Overhead console

front
front

Multi-function remote

keyless entry, panic alarm, trunk release, vehicle and key memory
panic alarm, proximity entry system, trunk release

Cupholders

front, rear
front, rear

Center console

front console with armrest and storage
front console with armrest and storage

Assist handle

front, rear
front, rear

Floor mats

front, rear
front, rear

Armrests

rear center folding with pass-thru, rear center with cupholders
rear center with cupholders, rear folding

Floor material

cargo area carpet, carpet
carpet

Wireless charging station

-
front

Are you confused, which car should you buy 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class or 2024 BMW 3 Series?

Find out which car is best for you by comparing the two models on the basis of their Price, Engine Transmission, Fuel Performance, Safety, Warranty and more.

Pricing

2024 BMW 3 Series price starts at $45,600 while 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts $0.

Fuel Economy

The BMW 3 Series gets 25 MPG in the city, 34 MPG on the highway and 29 MPG combined. Comparatively, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets 25 MPG in the city, 34 MPG on the highway and 0 MPG combined.

Infotainment

BMW 3 Series entertainment system comes with 14.9 in. wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration while Mercedes-Benz C-Class with 11.9 in. touchscreen display and with wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay integration.

Engine

The 2024 BMW 3 Series is powered by a 2.0L Plug-in Hybrid Turbo I4 288hp 310ft. lbs. that produces 288 horsepower and 310 @0 of torque. The 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has a 2.0L Turbo I4 402hp 369ft. lbs. that produces 402 horsepower and 369 @5000 of torque.

Transmission

The 2024 BMW 3 Series comes with 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic w/Sport Transmission transmission, while the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes with a 9-Speed Shiftable Automatic transmission.

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