The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 34,300

€ 37,400

€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 3.8 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the Mercedes C 280.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 280
1429
1811
2031
1444
1770
2008
1811 mm
Width
1770 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1429 mm
Height
1444 mm
2810
4624
2760
4586
4624 mm
Length
4586 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 280
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.79 %

General
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 280
F30
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N13
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N13-B16
Engine Code
M 272.947


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 280
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
250 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 280
Performance
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 280
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
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8.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.82 kg/bhp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
8.72 kg/bhp
6.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
53 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
40 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
703 mi
Range
446 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
703 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
100.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data