The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)

€ 30,800
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) BMW 316i
€ 38,200
 Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 220 CDI
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘ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 316i is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
BMW 316i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
71.3
80
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
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
Blueprint BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
110.6
182
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
182 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 316i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.8 %
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)

General

BMW 316i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 316i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N13
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
N13-B16
Engine Code
OM 646.811
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 316i
134 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 316i
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI

Performance

BMW 316i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316i

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
BMW 316i
24.35 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 316i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 316i
41 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW 316i
642 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
137.9 kWh
BMW 316i
109.9 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 316i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data