The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 34,200

€ 41,100

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 320d DPF is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 320d DPF
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d DPF
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %

General
BMW 320d DPF
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 DPF
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M47-D20
Engine Code
OM 651.911


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
161 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 320d DPF
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF
20.61 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d DPF
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
35 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
565 mi
Range
655 mi
BMW 320d DPF
565 mi
655 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
137.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d DPF
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data