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Background grid Mercedes-Benz C Sedan 2011-2014 BMW 3 Sedan 2008-2011
Spec height1 57 in 2 
+ 1.02 in
1 55.9 in Spec height1
1 + 1.26 in
2 69.7 in Spec width2
+ 1.85 in 1 71.5 in Spec width2
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BMW 3-Series Sedan 2008 - 2011
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 5.1 | 2008 - 2011
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan 2011 - 2014
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Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Sedan
Gen. 3.1 | 2011 - 2014
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (E90) Sedan 2008 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204) Sedan 2011


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (E90) Sedan 2008 is 1.85 in wider and 1.02 in lower compared to Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204) Sedan 2011. It has 1.3 in more ground clearance and offers 4% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
178.4 in
Length
180.6 in
+2.2
71.5 in
+1.8
Width2
69.7 in
78.31 in
Width incl. mirrors
79.06 in
+0.75
55.9 in
Height1
57 in
+1.1
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
5.7 in
+1.3
Ground clearance3
4.4 in
3163.6 lbs
Weight4,6
3262.8 lbs
+4%
5
Seats max.
5
16.2 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
16.8 cu ft
+4%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
12.0 cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 26750
Price EU7
€ 33052
+24%
$ 33600
Price US7
$ 34800
+4%
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
3064050
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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