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Background grid Mercedes-Benz C Sedan 2000-2005 BMW 3 Sedan 1990-2000
Spec height1 56.1 in 2 
+ 1.3 in
1 54.8 in Spec height1
+ 3.66 in 2 178.2 in Spec length
1 174.5 in Spec length
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BMW 3-Series Sedan 1990 - 2000
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 1990 - 2000
Spotted in Switzerland 16″ Quality
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan 2000 - 2005
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Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Sedan
Gen. 2 | 2000 - 2005
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (E36) Sedan 1990 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) Sedan 2000


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (E36) Sedan 1990 is 3.66 in shorter and 1.3 in lower compared to Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) Sedan 2000. It offers 5% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
174.5 in
Length
178.2 in
+3.7
66.9 in
Width2
68 in
+1.1
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
77.95 in
54.8 in
Height1
56.1 in
+1.3
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
+0.6
-- in
Ground clearance3
4.5 in
2722.7 lbs
Weight4,6
3207.7 lbs
+18%
5
Seats max.
5
15.4 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
16.1 cu ft
+5%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 18304
Price EU7
€ 26448
+45%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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