BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Size Comparison
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 1.1″3 cm longer, 2.5″6 cm wider and the same height than the BMW 3 Series (187.0″475 cm vs 185.9″472 cm long). (BMW 3 Series 2019–present vs C-Class 2022–present)
- BMW 3 Series (2019–present) Sedan
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2022–present) Sedan
BMW 3 Series · 185.9″472 cm56.8″144 cm
C-Class · 187.0″475 cm56.6″144 cmC-Class +1.1″3 cm longerTo scale by length, front bumpers aligned. Numbers are exact; images are approximate.
+1.1″3 cm
longer
Length · C-Class
=
same
Height
+0.6″2 cm
longer
Wheelbase · C-Class
| Dimensions | BMW 3 Series | C-Class | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9″472 cm | 187.0″475 cm | C-Class 1.1″3 cm longer |
| Width | 71.9″183 cm | 74.4″189 cm | C-Class 2.5″6 cm wider |
| Height | 56.8″144 cm | 56.6″144 cm | same |
| Wheelbase | 112.2″285 cm | 112.8″287 cm | C-Class 0.6″2 cm longer |
| Cargo space | 16.9 cu ft479 L | 11.6 cu ft328 L | C-Class 5.3 cu ft150 L less |
| Starting price | $48,000$48,000 | $49,650$49,650 | C-Class $1,650$1,650 more expensive |
| Horsepower (max) | 386 hp386 hp | 671 hp671 hp | C-Class 285 hp285 hp more |
Do they fit in a garage?
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)
BMW 3 Series Sedan
Yes, it fits
54.1″137 cm to spare
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
Yes, it fits
48.0″122 cm to spare
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Quick answers
- Which is easier to park, the BMW 3 Series or the C-Class?
- The BMW 3 Series: it's 1.1″3 cm shorter and 2.5″6 cm narrower.
- Do both fit in a standard 2-car garage?
- In a 20 ft deep garage, the BMW 3 Series fits comfortably and the C-Class fits comfortably. Check your own garage.
- Which has more cargo space?
- The BMW 3 Series: 16.9 cu ft479 L vs 11.6 cu ft328 L behind the rear seats.
