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Background grid Mercedes-Benz C Sedan 2000-2005 BMW 3 Sedan 1997-2003
Spec height1 1.426 m 2 
+ 1.1 cm
1 1.415 m Spec height1
1 + 1.5 cm
2 1.728 m Spec width2
+ 1.1 cm 1 1.739 m Spec width2
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BMW 3-Series Sedan 1997 - 2003
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 4 | 1997 - 2003
Spotted in France 17″
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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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (E46) Sedan 1997 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) Sedan 2000


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (E46) Sedan 1997 is 1.1 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) Sedan 2000. It has 1.5 cm more ground clearance and offers 4% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
447.1 cm
Length
452.6 cm
+5.5
173.9 cm
+1.1
Width2
172.8 cm
194 cm
Width incl. mirrors
198 cm
+4
141.5 cm
Height1
142.6 cm
+1.1
272.5 cm
+1
Wheelbase
271.5 cm
13 cm
+1.5
Ground clearance3
11.5 cm
1360 kg
Weight4,6
1455 kg
+7%
5
Seats max.
5
440 l
Cargo volume EU4
455 l
+4%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 21986
Price EU7
€ 26448
+21%
$ --
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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Quick Facts
3064050
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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