The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 43,500

€ 37,900

€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.5
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.9 in
Height
56.5 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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.58 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N20
OM 651.912
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i
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18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.37 lb/hp
19.06 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 320i
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
573 mi
Range
583 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
573 mi
583 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
131.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data