The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 300 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 40,000
€ 49,100
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300 e
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
182.4
111.8
184.5
182.4 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300 e
3362 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
816 lb
19.53 %
General
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300 e
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 e
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
B48-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
316 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
316 hp
Mercedes C 300 e
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 e
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300 e
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 e
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.22 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.57 lb/hp
13.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300 e
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
124 mpg
BMW 320i
44 mpg
124 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
34 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
703 mi
Range
1635 mi
BMW 320i
703 mi
1635 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
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).
36 kWh
BMW 320i
100.4 kWh
36 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300 e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
