The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 36,400
€ 49,200
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,200
ⓘ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 is 2.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300
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
Mercedes C 300
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.44 %
General
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N20-B20
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 300
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.21 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 320i
40 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 300
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
632 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 320i
632 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 300
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
125 kWh
BMW 320i
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
