The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 42,500
€ 48,500
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘ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 300 d
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 300 d
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.85 %
General
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300 d
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
B48-B20
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 d
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 d
Performance
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300 d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 d
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.55 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300 d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 320i
41 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
654 mi
Range
463 mi
BMW 320i
654 mi
463 mi
Mercedes C 300 d
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 320i
108 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 300 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
