The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 34,000
BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 15) BMW 316d
€ 48,500
 Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 350
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500

ⓘ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 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350.
BMW 316d
Mercedes C 350
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 15)
71.3
80
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
182 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 316d
Mercedes C 350
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 15)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.89 %
Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

General

BMW 316d
Mercedes C 350
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 316d
Mercedes C 350
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
B47-D20
Engine Code
M 272.971
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 316d
114 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 350
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 316d
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350

Performance

BMW 316d
Mercedes C 350
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350

▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
BMW 316d
29.11 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 316d
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 316d
60 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 350
51 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
908 mi
Range
410 mi
BMW 316d
908 mi
410 mi
Mercedes C 350
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
189.4 kWh
BMW 316d
80.3 kWh
189.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 316d
Mercedes C 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data