The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. BMW 320i (07 - 08)

€ 36,200
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 29,500
 BMW 320i (07 - 08) BMW 320i
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
Mercedes C 230
BMW 320i
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320i (07 - 08)
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 320i (07 - 08)
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230
BMW 320i
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.16 %
BMW 320i (07 - 08)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes C 230
BMW 320i
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N43
M 272.921
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

Mercedes C 230
BMW 320i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 320i
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
642 mi
BMW 320i
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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
BMW 320i
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