The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 38,900
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 320i
€ 41,100
 Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
182 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.09 %
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

General

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N20-B20
Engine Code
OM 651.911
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
19.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.06 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 320i
37 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
655 mi
BMW 320i
583 mi
655 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 320i
121.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data