The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

€ 31,000
BMW 320i Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 320i
€ 42,500
 Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 320 CDI.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320i Automatic (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
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 Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
BMW 320i Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
16.17 %
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

General

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

Engine

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N46
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N46-B20
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 320i
148 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 320i
148 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Performance

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

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21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
BMW 320i
21.23 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 320i
30 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 320i
495 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
141.9 kWh
BMW 320i
149.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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