The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
€ 31,700

€ 44,900

€ 31,700
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 slightly. The BMW 320i is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 350 CDI
55.9
71.5
78.3
57
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
108.7
178
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
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.23 %

General
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 350 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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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 642.960


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 320i
168 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 320i
155 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 350 CDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.36 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 320i
36 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
602 mi
Range
562 mi
BMW 320i
602 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 350 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).
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).
150.2 kWh
BMW 320i
123.1 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 350 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