The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 38,900
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 320i
€ 77,100
 Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 320i is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
56.6
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
70.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.5 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
108.9
186.1
182 in
Length
186.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.54 %
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
N20-B20
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
480 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus

Performance

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus

▶ REPLAY
19.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.06 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 320i
37 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
27 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
306 mi
BMW 320i
583 mi
306 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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).
253.8 kWh
BMW 320i
121.2 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data