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BMW 3 Series Touring M340i
Wagon · Gasoline · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
Wagon · Gasoline · FWD
BMW 3 Series Touring M340i
Car A
BMW 3 Series Touring M340i
A rapid, premium wagon that blends five-seat practicality with strong horsepower and a 4.3 s 0–100 km/h, suiting growing families and road trips. Front-wheel drive and the premium price temper appeal for buyers seeking all-weather traction or low-cost entry.
5 seatsWagonGasoline5-star safety387 hp
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 safety7.5 L/100km
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 72 / 72
City 36 / 39
Budget / value 51 / 58
Road trip 56 / 57
Performance 31 / 27
Cargo 38 / 37
Practical 54 / 56
Premium 56 / 51
Winter 32 / 32

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 3 Series Touring M340i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 3 Series Touring M340i Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
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Pros & cons

BMW 3 Series Touring M340i

  • Very quick 0–100 km/h in 4.3 s for confident passing and merging
  • 500 L cargo space and wagon shape handle family gear and road trips
  • Five seats with everyday practicality for growing families
  • Efficient for its class at 8.1 L/100 km given the performance

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 M340i if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
BMW 3 Series Touring M340i is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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