Especially “looked” in the break version, these two symbolic models entering a new battle with hybrid versions sharpened

Let’s see if the BMW 330e, just restylingmay concern the young Mercedes C-Class 300 e.

For autonomy, the advantage of Mercedes!

The first thing to consider consumption AND autonomy of electricity offered by vehicles.

Thus, the C-class is slightly more powerful, but how she weighs also 222kg heavier, its performance is ultimately similar to the BMW.

On the other hand, the C 300 e hybrid system looks more advanced. An important point to save fuel daily driving on electricity (all the interests of plug-in hybrids).

Thanks to the capacious battery 25.4 kWhMercedes can drive on average 78 km without gasoline consumption.

This is 36 km more than BMW, whose capacity battery does not exceed 12 kWh. The icing on the cake, Mercedes accepts refills up to 11 kW AC on compatible Wallboxe vs 3.7 kW for BMW.

This reduces the charging time to 2 hours vs. 4 hours for the 330e. However, as soon as the battery is discharged, the BMW will resume operation advantage.

Its 2.0 block consumes gasoline on average 8.5 l/100 kmor 0.5 l/100 km less than Mercedes.

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Two different visions of comfort

On the road, these two station wagons offer incredible driving pleasure. In both cases, their mechanics are smooth and ultra-quiet.

AT 130 km/h we even have one on the track nice feeling to drive a 100% electric model.

Also in the city, two opponents offer surprisingly smooth driving. On the other hand, we note disproportion outstanding in terms of comfort.

in those dynamic processing equipped with a sports chassis, BMW damping is revealed much stronger than Mercedes.

If it’s not too much problems on smooth surfaces, on roads more degraded a lot of thrills tarnish the picture.

vice versa, pendant class C, although hardened, remains greasy and confirms talents A Mercedes that flies often.

A more functional BMW

in addition its exterior style somewhat revised from a point of view grilleoptics and shields, BMW takes advantage of its restyling to improve the modernity of its interior.

A crucial element for compete the excellent dashboard of the C-Class. That’s why the 3 Series now has a large digital panel 14.9”/38 cm.

As for station wagons, practical aspects should also be part of the priority criteria. Housing almost similar to the rear seats, and sufficient for accommodation adults easily.

However, note disproportion from size to level volumes trunk Mercedes cannot compete. Indeed, only with 334 dm3not even comparable to a city car like the Peugeot 208.

Although it’s huge, the BMW’s trunk looks better, and it has a window with a separate opening, a detail that makes it easier life for example, when charging cables need to be stored.

Finally, Series 3 is offered at tax less than 2800 euros. She manages to win this match further threadin front of Mercedes C-Class Break, of course, a little more virtuous, but less practical.