The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320si (06 - 07) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 33,000
€ 38,600
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 320si
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.35 %
General
BMW 320si
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N45
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N45-B20
Engine Code
OM 651.911


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 3000 rpm
BMW 320si
171 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
148 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 320si
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 320si
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
140 mph
Maximum Speed
144 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
BMW 320si
17.98 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320si
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 320si
26 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
440 mi
Range
655 mi
BMW 320si
440 mi
655 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 320si
168.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320si
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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