The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Coupé Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 300 d Coupé 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 36,300
€ 47,400
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320i Coupé is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 d Coupé.
BMW 320i Coupé
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
54.9
70.2
78.1
55.3
71.3
79.4
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.9 in
Height
55.3 in
108.7
181.6
111.8
184.5
181.6 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i Coupé
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.31 %
General
BMW 320i Coupé
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
E92
Generation
C205
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i Coupé
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N43
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
N43-B20
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320i Coupé
168 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 320i Coupé
155 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
Performance
BMW 320i Coupé
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
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19.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.4 lb/hp
BMW 320i Coupé
19.23 lb/hp
15.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i Coupé
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 320i Coupé
35 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
575 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 320i Coupé
575 mi
609 mi
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 320i Coupé
128.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i Coupé
Mercedes C 300 d Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
