The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 34,300
€ 44,900
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 320i is 2.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300
56.3
71.3
80
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110.6
182
111.8
184.5
182 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.95 %
General
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N20-B20
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
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17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
BMW 320i
17.97 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 320i
39 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
611 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW 320i
611 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300
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).
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 320i
115.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
