The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 36,800
€ 53,800
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘ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 400
56.5
71.3
80
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.5 in
Height
56.8 in
110.6
182
111.8
184.5
182 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 400
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.05 %
General
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 400
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 400
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N20-B20
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 400
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.26 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.15 lb/hp
11.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 320i
35 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 400
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
548 mi
Range
513 mi
BMW 320i
548 mi
513 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
151.6 kWh
BMW 320i
128.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
