The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. BMW 320i (05 - 07)
€ 37,500
€ 28,800
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
56.9
69.7
79.1
55.9
71.5
78.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
180.6
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.81 %
General
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N46
OM 651.911
Engine Code
N46-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
168 hp
148 hp
BMW 320i
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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20.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20.99 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
53 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 320i
42 mpg
city
22 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
833 mi
Range
529 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
833 mi
529 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
90.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















