The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)

€ 41,100
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 36,800
 BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 320i
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)
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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.75 %
BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 651.911
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
144 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
BMW 320i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320i
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
655 mi
Range
548 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
548 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data