The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 29,500
BMW 320i (07 - 08) BMW 320i
€ 45,400
 Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 29,500
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 320i is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320i (07 - 08)
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 320i (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
BMW 320i (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
15 %
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N43
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N43-B20
Engine Code
OM 642.830
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 320i
168 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 320i
155 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

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

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 320i
39 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 320i
642 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 320i
115.6 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
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