The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d BluePerformance (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 35,500
€ 42,500
€ 35,500
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 320d BluePerformance is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
55.9
71.5
78.3
57
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
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 BluePerformance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.06 %
General
BMW 320d BluePerformance
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 320d BluePerformance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 320d BluePerformance
181 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 320d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
BMW 320d BluePerformance
18.21 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 320d BluePerformance
50 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
807 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 320d BluePerformance
807 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
141.9 kWh
BMW 320d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d BluePerformance
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
