The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d xDrive (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 42,300
€ 44,000
€ 42,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 320d is 2.1 inches shorter and 0.3 inches lower.
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 300
56.5
71.3
80
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.5 in
Height
56.8 in
110.6
182.4
111.8
184.5
182.4 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 300
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.2 %
General
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 300
F30
Generation
W205
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 300
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 264
B47-D20
Engine Code
M 264.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 320d
187 hp
254 hp
Mercedes C 300
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 320d
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 300
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
▶ REPLAY
18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
BMW 320d
18.74 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 320d
53 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 300
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
805 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW 320d
805 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 300
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
127 kWh
BMW 320d
90.4 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
