The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 36,800

€ 38,200

€ 36,800
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 a little. The BMW 320i is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
56.5
71.3
80
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.5 in
Height
56.9 in
110.6
182
108.7
180.6
182 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.18 %

General
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
N20-B20
Engine Code
OM 646.811


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI
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18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.15 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 320i
35 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
548 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW 320i
548 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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).
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
128.7 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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