The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 36,500
€ 53,600
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 400
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 400
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.43 %
General
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 400
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 400
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 400
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.4 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
57 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 400
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
864 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
864 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
144 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
84.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
