In addition to rivals, the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C Class are the two real backbones of their brands as far as sales are concerned. Here’s a preview of what will be their new generations.

Last year, the BMW 3 Series He accounted for almost 24 percent of total sales of BMW, Meanwhile he Mercedes C Class reached almost 22 percent of sales of Mercedes-Benz in 2016. Both models are so important that as they exit the market, both brands in renovation work, which will reach end of 2018 in the case of the new BMW 3 Series already late 2020 in the New Mercedes C Class.

, Lighter, more connected … bigger: BMW Serie March 2018

The great revolution G20 next generation of BMW 3 Series will come from the electrification and the connectivity, without forgetting the evolution in the other sections. Basically it will be an improved extension of what premiered at the series 5 Y 7. We will see greater integration of smartphones, gestural control, and a wide range of systems, driver assistance, supplemented by driving semiautonomous and the automated remote control parking. Dynamically will release details such as the rear direction of the 5 Series, although, not away in price of its rivals, it will be an option and not available for all versions.

In terms of construction, 2018 BMW 3 Series save about from 40 kg of weight with respect to the current through the mixture of materials. The use of steels of high and very high resistance will increase structural rigidity, which will result in a improving performance and efficiency in all variants.

As for dimensions, March 2018 Series BMW measured 6 centimeters more than the current model –to 4.70 m long-, two of them increasing the battle, which will allow more space available for legs. The rest will be responsible for expanding the trunk approximately 60 liters. Family, and Series 5, will open the rear window independently and have the rear seatback split into three. All petrol engines have particulate filter and numerous measures will succeed in reducing consumption and emissions by five percent, while power and torque increase 7 horsepower and torque by 20 Nm. This is achieved, inter alia, through more efficient cooling and increased injection pressure of 200 to 350 bar. The Cuatro four cylinder diesel (of 136-238 horses) will be with two-stage turbocharging, as in 325d. There will be two Plug hybrid variants: The 325e, with three cylinder engine petrol and 230 hp, 265 and 330e horses; electric range increases a50 40 kilometers and induction charging should be possible.

Regarding body versions of BMW 3 Series, They will stay current 4-door family Touring. After launching this new generation 2018, will develop their versions "sisters" 4 Series Coupe, Cabrio Series 4 and Series 4 Gran Coupe.

Mercedes C-Class 2020: making a difference

The new generation of Mercedes Class C will come later, in 2020– and it will mark differences with his opponent. his future hybrid version points to a electric range of about 100 km. As in the 2018 BMW 3 Series, at new Class C There will not be, only pure electric hybrids. As it happens with BMW and the Independent sub i, Mercedes markets its electrified under the EQ label and can see decorating the F1 from Hamilton.

At Mercedes C Class 2020, the new petrol engines with particulate filters and generating OM 654 Diesel will be able to last long, able to meet all the anti-pollution standard Euro 7. Inside there will be profound changes, with the reference EQ concept shown in the Paris Motor Show 2016 and its new digital cockpit. A big screen It serves as surface dIALOGUE between car and driver. By light signals warns pedestrians, for example, by an alarming flicker. The touch screen responds when the hand comes up and then increases the virtual controls; It is not only the last goodbye to the traditional cabin Mercedes, but also a clear response to competition from so fashionable Tesla and company.

Given the success of SUV Mercedes GLC Y GLC Coupe, there will be a family Class C Allterrain, the style of class E; more height, AWD and the air suspension with variable height. At some point, C class hybrid You will be able to offer 200km pure electric range, but this battery has to be under the car floor; a new technical basis is needed, hence its modular architecture more flexible versions yet. The lower fuel consumption of plug-in hybrids allow smaller deposits. It will offer the possibility of fully automated parking and parking properly equipped parking lots. There is talk of autonomous driving level 3.

, Lighter, more connected … bigger: BMW Serie March 2018

The great revolution G20 next generation of BMW 3 Series will come from the electrification and the connectivity, without forgetting the evolution in the other sections. Basically it will be an improved extension of what premiered at the series 5 Y 7. We will see greater integration of smartphones, gestural control, and a wide range of systems, driver assistance, supplemented by driving semiautonomous and the automated remote control parking. Dynamically will release details such as the rear direction of the 5 Series, although, not away in price of its rivals, it will be an option and not available for all versions.

In terms of construction, 2018 BMW 3 Series save about from 40 kg of weight with respect to the current through the mixture of materials. The use of steels of high and very high resistance will increase structural rigidity, which will result in a improving performance and efficiency in all variants.

As for dimensions, March 2018 Series BMW measured 6 centimeters more than the current model –to 4.70 m long-, two of them increasing the battle, which will allow more space available for legs. The rest will be responsible for expanding the trunk approximately 60 liters. Family, and Series 5, will open the rear window independently and have the rear seatback split into three. All petrol engines have particulate filter and numerous measures will succeed in reducing consumption and emissions by five percent, while power and torque increase 7 horsepower and torque by 20 Nm. This is achieved, inter alia, through more efficient cooling and increased injection pressure of 200 to 350 bar. The Cuatro four cylinder diesel (of 136-238 horses) will be with two-stage turbocharging, as in 325d. There will be two Plug hybrid variants: The 325e, with three cylinder engine petrol and 230 hp, 265 and 330e horses; electric range increases a50 40 kilometers and induction charging should be possible.

Regarding body versions of BMW 3 Series, They will stay current 4-door family Touring. After launching this new generation 2018, will develop their versions "sisters" 4 Series Coupe, Cabrio Series 4 and Series 4 Gran Coupe.

Mercedes C-Class 2020: making a difference

The new generation of Mercedes Class C will come later, in 2020– and it will mark differences with his opponent. his future hybrid version points to a electric range of about 100 km. As in the 2018 BMW 3 Series, at new Class C There will not be, only pure electric hybrids. As it happens with BMW and the Independent sub i, Mercedes markets its electrified under the EQ label and can see decorating the F1 from Hamilton.

At Mercedes C Class 2020, the new petrol engines with particulate filters and generating OM 654 Diesel will be able to last long, able to meet all the anti-pollution standard Euro 7. Inside there will be profound changes, with the reference EQ concept shown in the Paris Motor Show 2016 and its new digital cockpit. A big screen It serves as surface dIALOGUE between car and driver. By light signals warns pedestrians, for example, by an alarming flicker. The touch screen responds when the hand comes up and then increases the virtual controls; It is not only the last goodbye to the traditional cabin Mercedes, but also a clear response to competition from so fashionable Tesla and company.

Given the success of SUV Mercedes GLC Y GLC Coupe, there will be a family Class C Allterrain, the style of class E; more height, AWD and the air suspension with variable height. At some point, C class hybrid You will be able to offer 200km pure electric range, but this battery has to be under the car floor; a new technical basis is needed, hence its modular architecture more flexible versions yet. The lower fuel consumption of plug-in hybrids allow smaller deposits. It will offer the possibility of fully automated parking and parking properly equipped parking lots. There is talk of autonomous driving level 3.