The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 37,500
€ 38,600
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 316d is 4.7 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the Mercedes C 230.
BMW 316d
Mercedes C 230
1429
1811
2031
1444
1770
2008
1811 mm
Width
1770 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1429 mm
Height
1444 mm
2810
4633
2760
4586
4633 mm
Length
4586 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316d
Mercedes C 230
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1560 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.53 %
General
BMW 316d
Mercedes C 230
F30
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 316d
Mercedes C 230
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
B47-D20
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2496 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 316d
114 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes C 230
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
BMW 316d
270 NM
245 NM
Mercedes C 230
Performance
BMW 316d
Mercedes C 230
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
▶ REPLAY
13.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.76 kg/bhp
BMW 316d
13.2 kg/bhp
7.76 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316d
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 316d
72 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 230
61 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
908 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 316d
908 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
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).
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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 316d
80.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316d
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
