The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 36,500

€ 38,200

€ 36,500
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 slightly. The BMW 320d is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 220 CDI
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
108.7
178.4
108.7
180.6
178.4 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 220 CDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.22 %

General
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 220 CDI
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 646.811


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 320d
181 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 320d
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 220 CDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
BMW 320d
18.33 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 320d
44 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
715 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW 320d
715 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
137.9 kWh
BMW 320d
109.1 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 220 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