The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 36,700
€ 46,100
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350.
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 350
55.9
71.5
78.3
57
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178.4
108.7
180.6
178.4 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 350
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %
General
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 350
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 350
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 272.961
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 320d
175 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 350
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 320d
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350
Performance
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 350
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350
▶ REPLAY
20.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.24 lb/hp
BMW 320d
20.15 lb/hp
13.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 320d
44 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 350
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
702 mi
Range
423 mi
BMW 320d
702 mi
423 mi
Mercedes C 350
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).
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).
183.8 kWh
BMW 320d
111 kWh
183.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 350
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
