The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 31,700

€ 61,900

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,900
ⓘ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 7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes C 43 AMG.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178
111.8
185
178 in
Length
185 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.49 %

General
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N43
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N43-B20
Engine Code
M 276.823


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320i
168 hp
385 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 320i
155 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 43 AMG
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.36 lb/hp
9.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 320i
36 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
602 mi
Range
441 mi
BMW 320i
602 mi
441 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 320i
123.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data