The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 48,500
BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15) BMW 420d Cabrio
€ 51,900
 Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 300 Convertible
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 420d Cabrio is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 300 Convertible.
BMW 420d Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
54.5
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.9
79.4
55.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.4
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.5 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
182.6 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 420d Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
BMW 420d Convertible Steptronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.7 %
Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

BMW 420d Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
F33
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 420d Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 420d Cabrio
181 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 420d Cabrio
280 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Convertible

Performance

BMW 420d Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.4 lb/hp
BMW 420d Cabrio
21.38 lb/hp
15.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 420d Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 420d Cabrio
49 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
738 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW 420d Cabrio
738 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
127 kWh
BMW 420d Cabrio
98.8 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 420d Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data