The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 42,500
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 320i
€ 47,900
 Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 320i is 1.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 320i
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
108.7
180.6
182.4 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
B48-B20
Engine Code
M 272.982
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
288 hp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.55 lb/hp
12.36 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 320i
41 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
654 mi
Range
494 mi
BMW 320i
654 mi
494 mi
Mercedes C 350 CGI 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).
157.2 kWh
BMW 320i
108 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data