The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)

€ 31,700
BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 320i
€ 38,200
 Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 220 CDI
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘ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.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (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
56.9 in
Blueprint BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (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 220 CDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.11 %
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)

General

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N43
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
N43-B20
Engine Code
OM 646.811
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 320i
168 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 320i
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI

Performance

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.36 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 320i
36 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
602 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW 320i
602 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
137.9 kWh
BMW 320i
123.1 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 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