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2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class vs. 2023 BMW 3 Series Sedan Long

Here’s how 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class and 2023 BMW 3 Series Sedan Long compare in size: 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class is longer than 2023 BMW 3 Series Sedan Long, offering more overall body length. 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class is wider than 2023 BMW 3 Series Sedan Long, which may translate to more cabin space or road presence. 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class is taller than 2023 BMW 3 Series Sedan Long, which could improve headroom or visibility.

Length
4842 mm190.6 in
4838 mm190.5 in
Width
1900 mm74.8 in
1827 mm71.9 in
Height
1458 mm57.4 in
1454 mm57.2 in

2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class Side View Left
4842 mm190.6 in 🟒 +4 mm+0.2 in (+0.1%)
2023 BMW 3 Series Sedan Long Preview
4838 mm190.5 in πŸ”΄ -4 mm-0.2 in (-0.1%)
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class Front View
1900 mm74.8 in 🟒 +73 mm+2.9 in (+4.0%)
2023 BMW 3 Series Sedan Long Preview
1827 mm71.9 in πŸ”΄ -73 mm-2.9 in (-3.8%)
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class Rear View
1458 mm57.4 in 🟒 +4 mm+0.2 in (+0.3%)
2023 BMW 3 Series Sedan Long Preview
1454 mm57.2 in πŸ”΄ -4 mm-0.2 in (-0.3%)
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class
2023 BMW 3 Series Sedan Long

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Sedan

Model Year:

2021
2023

Production:

2021-present Current Model
2022-present Current Model

Dimensions

Length:

4751-4842 mm187.0-190.6 in
πŸ”΄ -87 mm-3.4 in (-1.8%) - 🟒 +4 mm+0.2 in (+0.1%)
4838 mm190.5 in
πŸ”΄ -4 mm-0.2 in (-0.1%) - 🟒 +87 mm+3.4 in (+1.8%)

Width:

1820-1900 mm71.7-74.8 in
πŸ”΄ -7 mm-0.3 in (-0.4%) - 🟒 +73 mm+2.9 in (+4.0%)
1827 mm71.9 in
πŸ”΄ -73 mm-2.9 in (-3.8%) - 🟒 +7 mm+0.3 in (+0.4%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2033 mm80.0 in
-

Height:

1437-1458 mm56.6-57.4 in
πŸ”΄ -17 mm-0.7 in (-1.2%) - 🟒 +4 mm+0.2 in (+0.3%)
1454 mm57.2 in
πŸ”΄ -4 mm-0.2 in (-0.3%) - 🟒 +17 mm+0.7 in (+1.2%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

280-455 liter9.9-16.1 cu ft
-

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1550-2120 kg3417-4674 lbs
πŸ”΄ -110 kg-243 lbs (-6.6%) - 🟒 +519 kg+1144 lbs (+32.4%)
1601-1660 kg3530-3660 lbs
πŸ”΄ -519 kg-1144 lbs (-24.5%) - 🟒 +110 kg+243 lbs (+7.1%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2250-2675 kg4960-5897 lbs
🟒 +135 kg+298 lbs (+6.4%) - 🟒 +620 kg+1367 lbs (+30.2%)
2055-2115 kg4530-4663 lbs
πŸ”΄ -620 kg-1367 lbs (-23.2%) - πŸ”΄ -135 kg-298 lbs (-6.0%)

Roof Load:

100 kg220 lbs
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

17-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 17
  • 7J x 17
  • 8J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 18
  • 7.5J x 18
  • 9J x 18
  • 8J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 9J x 19
  • 7.5J x 19
  • 9.5J x 19
  • 8J x 19
20-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 20
  • 8J x 20
  • 18 inches

Tire Size:

  • 195/60 R17 (W:195 | H:60 | D:17)
  • 205/55 R17 (W:205 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 225/40 R19 (W:225 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 225/45 R18 (W:225 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 225/50 R17 (W:225 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 245/35 R20 (W:245 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 245/40 R18 (W:245 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 245/40 R19 (W:245 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 245/45 R17 (W:245 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 245/45 R18 (W:245 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 255/35 R19 (W:255 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 265/30 R20 (W:265 | H:30 | D:20)
  • 265/35 R19 (W:265 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 265/35 R20 (W:265 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 265/40 R19 (W:265 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 275/35 R20 (W:275 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 275/40 R19 (W:275 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 225/45 R18 (W:225 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 255/40 R18 (W:255 | H:40 | D:18)

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