The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 13)
€ 28,800
€ 42,300
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘ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 320i is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.9
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
108.7
178
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
16.71 %
General
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N46
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N46-B20
Engine Code
OM 651.912


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 320i
148 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 320i
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
137 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
BMW 320i
20.78 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 320i
32 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
529 mi
Range
679 mi
BMW 320i
529 mi
679 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
111 kWh
BMW 320i
140.2 kWh
111 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
















