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Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2012) vs. BMW 3-Series (2020) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 2020 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2012 2020  
Model Mercedes-Benz C-Class BMW 3-Series  
Engine 6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
451 hp@6800
443 lb-ft@5000
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
382 hp@5800
369 lb-ft@1800
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.7 in 112.2 in -3.5 in
Length 180.7 in 185.7 in -5 in
Width 69.7 in 71.9 in -2.2 in
Height 56.3 in 56.8 in -0.5 in
Curb Weight 3924 lb. 3849 lb. 75 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.4 gal. 15.6 gal. 1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.1 in 38.7 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.7 in 56.0 in -1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.3 in 0.0 in 52.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.7 in 42.0 in -0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.9 in 37.6 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.0 in 54.6 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.9 in 0.0 in 54.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.4 in 35.2 in -1.8 in
Total Legroom 75.1 in (over 2 rows) 77.2 in (over 2 rows) -2.1 in
Cargo Volume 12.4 ft3 16.9 ft3 -4.5 ft3

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