The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

€ 45,100
BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 320d
€ 44,800
 Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 300
€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 320d is 0.9 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
BMW 320d
Mercedes C 300
56.8
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.8 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
185.4 in
Length
184.5 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d
Mercedes C 300
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.87 %
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

General

BMW 320d
Mercedes C 300
G20
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 320d
Mercedes C 300
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
B47-D20
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320d
187 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 320d
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300

Performance

BMW 320d
Mercedes C 300
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300

▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
BMW 320d
19.04 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 320d
52 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300
46 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW 320d
552 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 320d
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data