The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 350 e 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
€ 31,800

€ 52,100

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘ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 350 e
56.3
71.3
80
56.8
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
110.6
182
111.8
184.5
182 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316i
Mercedes C 350 e
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
BMW 316i
Mercedes C 350 e
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 316i
Mercedes C 350 e
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N13
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N13-B16
Engine Code
M 274.920


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
275 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 316i
134 hp
275 hp
Mercedes C 350 e
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 316i
162 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 e
Performance
BMW 316i
Mercedes C 350 e
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 e
▶ REPLAY
24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.87 lb/hp
BMW 316i
24.35 lb/hp
11.87 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316i
Mercedes C 350 e
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
112 mpg
BMW 316i
41 mpg
112 mpg
Mercedes C 350 e
31 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
1479 mi
BMW 316i
642 mi
1479 mi
Mercedes C 350 e
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).
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).
39.8 kWh
BMW 316i
109.9 kWh
39.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
77 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316i
Mercedes C 350 e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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