The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 46,600
€ 41,200
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 BlueTEC is 2.4 inches longer and 0.3 inches taller.
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
BMW 320d
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.5
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.8 in
Height
56.5 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 BlueTEC
BMW 320d
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.91 %
General
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
BMW 320d
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
BMW 320d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N47
OM 651.921
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
BMW 320d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
18.21 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
49 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 320d
40 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
854 mi
Range
770 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
854 mi
770 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
98.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
