The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 40,400
€ 41,300
€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,300
ⓘ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 0.3 inches lower.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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
182.4
111.8
184.5
182.4 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.56 %
General
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B48-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
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
144 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.43 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 320i
37 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
583 mi
Range
592 mi
BMW 320i
583 mi
592 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 320i
121.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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