The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)

€ 33,800
BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 320i
€ 36,000
 Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 220 CDI
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 2.2 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 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 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
56.9 in
Blueprint BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
178.4 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.95 %
Mercedes C 220 CDI (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
6-speed manual 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
142 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 320i
35 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW 320i
575 mi
695 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 320i
128.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 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