The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 42,500

€ 40,000

€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.5
71.3
80
56.9
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
110.6
182.4
108.7
180.6
182.4 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %

General
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 651.911


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
143 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.55 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 320i
41 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
654 mi
Range
833 mi
BMW 320i
654 mi
833 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
108 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 320i
108 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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