The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320si (06 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 33,000
€ 38,200
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 320si is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
BMW 320si
Mercedes C 220 CDI
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
108.7
178
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320si
Mercedes C 220 CDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.08 %
General
BMW 320si
Mercedes C 220 CDI
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320si
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N45
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
N45-B20
Engine Code
OM 646.811


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
171 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 320si
171 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
148 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 320si
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
BMW 320si
Mercedes C 220 CDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
BMW 320si
17.98 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320si
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 320si
26 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
440 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW 320si
440 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
137.9 kWh
BMW 320si
168.7 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320si
Mercedes C 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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