The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11)

€ 38,600
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 34,300
 BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘ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 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition.
Mercedes C 230
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
55.4
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (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
55.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (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 EfficientDynamics Edition
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.16 %
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (10 - 11)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes C 230
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
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 3250 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
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 EfficientDynamics Edition

Performance

Mercedes C 230
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
145 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

▶ REPLAY
17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
17.11 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
18 mpg
city
47 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
925 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
925 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
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
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
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