The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 250 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 31,700
€ 41,300
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,300
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 250
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
178
111.8
184.5
178 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 250
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 250
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 250
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N43-B20
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320i
168 hp
208 hp
Mercedes C 250
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 320i
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 250
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.69 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.36 lb/hp
15.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 250
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 320i
36 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 250
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
602 mi
Range
545 mi
BMW 320i
602 mi
545 mi
Mercedes C 250
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).
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).
108 kWh
BMW 320i
123.1 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes C 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
