The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 28,800
€ 46,100
€ 28,800
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 320i is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350.
BMW 320i
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
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 350
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.35 %
General
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 350
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 350
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N46-B20
Engine Code
M 272.961
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 320i
148 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 350
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 320i
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 350
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.24 lb/hp
BMW 320i
20.78 lb/hp
13.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 320i
32 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 350
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
529 mi
Range
423 mi
BMW 320i
529 mi
423 mi
Mercedes C 350
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).
183.8 kWh
BMW 320i
140.2 kWh
183.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
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
