The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 34,300
€ 38,600
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 230.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 230
56.3
71.3
80
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.9 in
110.6
182
108.7
180.6
182 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 230
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.08 %
General
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 230
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 230
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N13
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N13-B16
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230
Performance
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 230
143 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
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19.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.11 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.23 lb/hp
17.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
703 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
703 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
100.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
