The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 38,600
€ 35,400
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 230 is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
Mercedes C 230
BMW 320i
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
180.6
110.6
182
180.6 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
BMW 320i
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.16 %
General
Mercedes C 230
BMW 320i
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
BMW 320i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N20
M 272.921
Engine Code
N20-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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Mercedes C 230
BMW 320i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
▶ REPLAY
17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
17.11 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 320i
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
632 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
632 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
