The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
€ 34,300

€ 36,200

€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 EfficientDynamics Edition is 5.5 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 3.8 cm lower than the Mercedes C 230.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 230
1406
1817
1989
1444
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1406 mm
Height
1444 mm
2760
4531
2760
4586
4531 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 230
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg

Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.92 %

General
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 230
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 230
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 272.921


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2496 CC
161 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes C 230
380 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
380 NM
245 NM
Mercedes C 230
Performance
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 230
142 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230
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9.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.66 kg/bhp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
9.29 kg/bhp
7.66 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
69 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 230
56 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
925 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
925 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
84.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data