The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 39,100
BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 320d
€ 45,400
 Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400

ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.99 %
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

BMW 320d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 320d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.830
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 320d
181 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 320d
280 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 320d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
BMW 320d
19.67 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 320d
41 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 320d
665 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
135.8 kWh
BMW 320d
117.3 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data