The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 38,700
€ 42,000
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 280
55.7
71.3
80
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.7 in
Height
56.9 in
110.6
182
108.7
180.6
182 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 280
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.88 %
General
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 280
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic 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 272.948
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
140 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.4 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
57 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280
47 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
864 mi
Range
436 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
864 mi
436 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).
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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
84.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
