The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10)

€ 38,600
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 36,700
 BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 320d
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10)
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 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10)
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
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.49 %
BMW 320d xDrive (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes C 230
BMW 320d
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d

Performance

Mercedes C 230
BMW 320d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

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17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.15 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
17.11 lb/hp
20.15 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
702 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
702 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).
111 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 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