The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 34,300
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 39,800
 Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 280
55.4
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.4 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
178.4 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 280
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.07 %
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

General

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 280
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280

Performance

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 280
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
20.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.47 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
57 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
47 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
925 mi
Range
446 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
925 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
84.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 280
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