The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 36,800
BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 320i
€ 41,700
 Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700

ⓘ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 0.3 inches lower.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)
71.3
80
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.5 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
182 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.99 %
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N20-B20
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
161 hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
144 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.15 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 320i
35 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
26 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
637 mi
BMW 320i
548 mi
637 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 320i
128.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data