The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)

€ 41,100
BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 328i
€ 47,200
 Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 328i is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
56.5
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
71.3
80
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
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 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
182 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4949 lb
BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.78 %
Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)

General

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N20-B20
Engine Code
OM 642.961
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Performance

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

▶ REPLAY
13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
BMW 328i
13.98 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 328i
35 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
533 mi
BMW 328i
548 mi
533 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
158.4 kWh
BMW 328i
128.7 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data