The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 36,200
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 36,500
 BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 320d
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 Mercedes C 230 is 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
Mercedes C 230
BMW 320d
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
180.6 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230
BMW 320d
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.27 %
BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 230
BMW 320d
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230
BMW 320d
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 272.921
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d

Performance

Mercedes C 230
BMW 320d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
BMW 320d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320d
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
715 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
715 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data