The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 44,200
€ 33,800
€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 250 BlueTEC is 6.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
BMW 320i
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.8 in
Height
55.9 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
178.4
184.5 in
Length
178.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
BMW 320i
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.54 %
General
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
BMW 320i
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N43
OM 651.921
Engine Code
N43-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
BMW 320i
153 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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17.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
17.49 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
55 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320i
44 mpg
city
25 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
954 mi
Range
575 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
954 mi
575 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
88.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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