The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)

€ 37,500
BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 316d
€ 42,500
 Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) Mercedes C 350 CDI
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 316d is 1.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI.
BMW 316d
Mercedes C 350 CDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
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 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
108.7
180.6
182.4 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 316d
Mercedes C 350 CDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.47 %
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)

General

BMW 316d
Mercedes C 350 CDI
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 316d
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 316d
114 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 316d
199 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI

Performance

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

482 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 316d
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 316d
60 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
51 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
908 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 316d
908 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
BMW 316d
80.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 316d
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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