The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 300 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 36,800
€ 46,100
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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. The BMW 320i is 6.2 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 0.8 cm lower than the Mercedes C 300 d.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300 d
1434
1811
2031
1442
1810
2020
1811 mm
Width
1810 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1434 mm
Height
1442 mm
2810
4624
2840
4686
4624 mm
Length
4686 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300 d
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2215 kg
Weight Difference:
145 kg
8.87 %
General
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300 d
F30
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300 d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
N20-B20
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1950 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320i
181 bhp
242 bhp
Mercedes C 300 d
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 320i
270 NM
500 NM
Mercedes C 300 d
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300 d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 d
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8.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.76 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
8.23 kg/bhp
6.76 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 300 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300 d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 320i
42 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
548 mi
Range
500 mi
BMW 320i
548 mi
500 mi
Mercedes C 300 d
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 320i
128.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
455 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
