The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 34,300
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 39,800
 Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘ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 280.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 280
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
71.3
80
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
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 280
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7 %
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

General

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 280
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 280
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 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
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
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
19.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.23 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 280
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