The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 36,500
€ 47,200
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition is 2.4 inches shorter and an inch lower.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
55.7
71.3
80
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.7 in
Height
56.8 in
110.6
182
111.8
184.5
182 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.12 %
General
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Performance
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
143 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.58 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.4 lb/hp
16.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
65 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
57 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
45 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
864 mi
Range
863 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
864 mi
863 mi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
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).
74 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
84.3 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
