The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 30,800
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) BMW 316i
€ 44,200
 Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 316i is 2.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
BMW 316i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
71.3
80
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
110.6
182
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
182 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 316i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.22 %
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

BMW 316i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 316i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N13
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N13-B16
Engine Code
OM 651.921
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
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 316i
134 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 316i
162 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

Performance

BMW 316i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316i

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.49 lb/hp
BMW 316i
24.35 lb/hp
17.49 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 316i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 316i
41 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
954 mi
BMW 316i
642 mi
954 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 316i
109.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 316i
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data