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Background grid Mercedes-Benz C Estate 2011-2014 BMW 3 Estate 2011-2018
Spec height1 1.459 m 2 
+ 3 cm
1 1.429 m Spec height1
1 + 2.8 cm
2 4.601 m Spec length
+ 2.3 cm 1 4.624 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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BMW 3-Series Estate 2011 - 2018
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BMW
3-Series
Estate
Gen. 6 | 2011 - 2018
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate 2011 - 2014
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Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Estate
Gen. 3.1 | 2011 - 2014
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series Touring (F31) Estate 2011 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class (S204) Estate 2011


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series Touring (F31) Estate 2011 is 2.3 cm longer and 3 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz C-Class (S204) Estate 2011. It has 2.8 cm more ground clearance.

Compact
Size class
Compact
462.4 cm
+2.3
Length
460.1 cm
181.1 cm
+4.1
Width2
177 cm
203.1 cm
+2.3
Width incl. mirrors
200.8 cm
142.9 cm
Height1
145.9 cm
+3
281 cm
+5
Wheelbase
276 cm
14 cm
+2.8
Ground clearance3
11.2 cm
1525 kg
Weight4,6
1540 kg
+1%
5
Seats max.
5
495 l
+3%
Cargo volume EU4
485 l
1500 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1500 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 31400
Price EU7
€ 34718
+11%
$ --
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
3064050
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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