The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

€ 36,700
BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 320d
€ 36,200
 Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 36,700
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 is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 230.
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 230
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10)
71.5
78.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
178.4 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d
Mercedes C 230
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.74 %
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

General

BMW 320d
Mercedes C 230
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 320d
Mercedes C 230
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 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 320d
175 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 320d
258 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230

Performance

BMW 320d
Mercedes C 230
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

▶ REPLAY
20.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
BMW 320d
20.15 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 320d
44 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 320d
702 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
111 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 320d
111 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d
Mercedes C 230
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