The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Touring Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 33,700
€ 46,600
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 316i Touring is 3.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
BMW 316i Touring
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
56.3
71.3
80
57.4
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
110.6
182
111.8
185.1
182 in
Length
185.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316i Touring
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW 316i Touring
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
F31
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 316i Touring
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 316i Touring
134 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 316i Touring
162 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 316i Touring
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
BMW 316i Touring
25.42 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316i Touring
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 316i Touring
40 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
632 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW 316i Touring
632 mi
631 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 316i Touring
111.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316i Touring
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
