The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

€ 29,500
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 318d DPF
€ 42,500
 Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 29,500
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 318d DPF is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
BMW 318d DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
108.7
178
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.47 %
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

General

BMW 318d DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 318d DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318d DPF
120 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 318d DPF
207 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Performance

BMW 318d DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
128 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 318d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

▶ REPLAY
27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF
27.65 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
42 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
677 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 318d DPF
677 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 318d DPF
115.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data