Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (2000 – 2004) vs BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (2000 – 2003): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 231 hp against 218 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.7 s. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 7.7 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
2000 – 2004
|
BMW
3 Series Cabriolet
2000 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2004 | 2000 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 21 | 10 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 117 – 218 hp | 143 – 231 hp |
| Torque | 217 – 400 Nm | 200 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 12.3 s | 6.9 – 11.1 s |
| Top speed | 198 – 249 km/h | 206 – 247 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 12.0 L/100 km | 7.7 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,526 – 4,529 mm | 4,491 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,425 – 1,427 mm | 1,369 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,380 – 1,600 kg | 1,370 – 1,595 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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