The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
€ 31,900

€ 37,500

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 316d is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 316d
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.3
71.3
80
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.9 in
110.6
182
108.7
180.6
182 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316d
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.2 %

General
BMW 316d
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 316d
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 651.911


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 316d
114 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 316d
192 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 316d
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
126 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.99 lb/hp
BMW 316d
28.72 lb/hp
20.99 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316d
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 316d
55 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
44 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
824 mi
Range
833 mi
BMW 316d
824 mi
833 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.4 kWh
BMW 316d
88.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316d
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data