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Wagon · Gasoline · FWD
BMW 3 Series Touring 330i
Car A
BMW 3 Series Touring 330i
The BMW 3 Series Touring 330i is a gasoline FWD wagon that blends family-ready space with efficient performance. Strong consumption and safety rankings plus a 500-liter cargo area make it a solid pick for growing families and road trips at good value for its segment.
5 seatsWagonGasoline5-star safety6.5 L/100km
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
Car B
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate blends family-friendly space with brisk performance and efficiency for its class. Strong reliability and safety signals suit growing families and road trips, though FWD and petrol-only power curb winter confidence and electrified appeal.
5 seatsWagonGasoline5-star safety265 hp
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 70 / 72
City 42 / 39
Budget / value 58 / 58
Road trip 56 / 57
Performance 28 / 27
Cargo 38 / 37
Practical 55 / 56
Premium 49 / 51
Winter 32 / 32

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 3 Series Touring 330i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 3 Series Touring 330i Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
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Pros & cons

BMW 3 Series Touring 330i

  • Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km, helping keep running costs in check
  • 500-liter trunk and five seats suit daily family needs and weekend luggage
  • 0–100 km/h in 5.8 s supports confident overtakes and merging
  • Around 45,000 pricing offers good value in its segment

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate

  • Estate versatility: 490 L trunk and five seats suit growing families and road trips
  • Brisk performance: 0-100 km/h in 5.1 s with 265 hp for confident passing
  • Efficient for its class at 7.5 L/100 km and good value in its segment
  • Emphasis on reliability and safety signals for long-term peace of mind

Verdict

Pick BMW 3 Series Touring 330i if…
Best fuel economy
BMW 3 Series Touring 330i uses 6.5 L/100km vs 7.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate puts out 265 hp vs 245 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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