The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 320d DPF (07 - 08)
€ 44,400
€ 32,700
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 d is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 320d DPF.
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 320d DPF
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
184.5 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 320d DPF
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.63 %
General
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 320d DPF
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 320d DPF
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
201 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 320d DPF
153 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d DPF
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17.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d
17.49 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
53 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
706 mi
Range
790 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
706 mi
790 mi
BMW 320d DPF
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
90.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 d
BMW 320d DPF
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)
No data
