Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (2007 – 2011) vs BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (2007 – 2010): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 306 hp against 292 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 6.2 s. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is the lighter car, from 1,410 kg against 1,570 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
2007 – 2011
|
BMW
3 Series Cabriolet
2007 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2011 | 2007 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 26 | 15 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 292 hp | 170 – 306 hp |
| Torque | 230 – 510 Nm | 210 – 500 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.2 – 10.5 s | 5.7 – 9.8 s |
| Top speed | 212 – 250 km/h | 220 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.2 – 11.2 L/100 km | 5.3 – 9.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,582 mm | 4,580 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,783 mm |
| Height | 1,445 – 1,448 mm | 1,384 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,410 – 1,700 kg | 1,570 – 1,740 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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