The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 38,200

€ 36,800

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 220 CDI is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 320i
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.5
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.9 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
180.6
110.6
182
180.6 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 320i
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.18 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 320i
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
BMW N20
OM 646.811
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 320i
141 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i
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21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
21.06 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
35 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320i
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
612 mi
Range
548 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
612 mi
548 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
137.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data