The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 33,800
€ 53,500
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 400.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 400
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
178.4
111.8
184.5
178.4 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 400
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.34 %
General
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 400
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 400
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
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 320i
168 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 320i
155 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 400
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.36 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 320i
35 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 400
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
575 mi
Range
562 mi
BMW 320i
575 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 320i
128.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 400
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
