The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 37,900
€ 35,900
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 200 CDI.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 200 CDI
56.5
71.3
80
57
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.5 in
Height
57 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 200 CDI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.63 %
General
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 200 CDI
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 200 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
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
134 hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 200 CDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 CDI
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19.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.06 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 320i
37 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
583 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW 320i
583 mi
631 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI
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).
133.7 kWh
BMW 320i
121.2 kWh
133.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 200 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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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