The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 40,000
€ 38,200
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 320i is 4.7 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
1429
1811
2031
1444
1770
2008
1811 mm
Width
1770 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1429 mm
Height
1444 mm
2810
4633
2760
4586
4633 mm
Length
4586 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
4.98 %
General
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
F30
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
B48-B20
Engine Code
OM 646.811


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
2148 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 320i
181 bhp
168 bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
270 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 320i
270 NM
400 NM
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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8.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
8.43 kg/bhp
9.55 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 320i
53 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
703 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW 320i
703 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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).
137.9 kWh
BMW 320i
100.4 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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