The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 62,000

€ 42,500

€ 62,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 M340i is 5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
BMW M340i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
56.7
71.9
81.4
57
69.7
79.1
71.9 in
Width
69.7 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.7 in
Height
57 in
112.2
185.6
108.7
180.6
185.6 in
Length
180.6 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M340i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.57 %

General
BMW M340i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
G20
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M340i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B58-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.960


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
369 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW M340i
369 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M340i
369 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
BMW M340i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M340i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI
▶ REPLAY
10.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
BMW M340i
10.43 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M340i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW M340i
34 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
524 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW M340i
524 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
141.9 kWh
BMW M340i
132.6 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M340i
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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