The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 41,200
€ 36,400
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 250 is 2.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes C 250
BMW 320i
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.8 in
Height
56.3 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
182
184.5 in
Length
182 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250
BMW 320i
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %
General
Mercedes C 250
BMW 320i
W205
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 250
BMW 320i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N20
M 274.920
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 250
208 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 250
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Mercedes C 250
BMW 320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
▶ REPLAY
15.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250
15.69 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 250
44 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 320i
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
586 mi
Range
632 mi
Mercedes C 250
586 mi
632 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 250
100.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
