The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 36,400

€ 47,200

€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition is 2.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
56.3
71.3
80
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110.6
182
111.8
184.5
182 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.41 %

General
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N13
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N13-B16
Engine Code
OM 651.921


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Performance
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
143 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.58 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.49 lb/hp
16.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
65 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
32 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
863 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
690 mi
863 mi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
74 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
102.4 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data