The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 36,200
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 39,800
 BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘ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 230 is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance.
Mercedes C 230
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
55.7
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.9 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
180.6 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.24 %
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 230
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

Performance

Mercedes C 230
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
18 mpg
city
47 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
864 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
864 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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