The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. BMW 316d (15 - 18)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 35,300
 BMW 316d (15 - 18) BMW 316d
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘ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 280 is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 316d.
Mercedes C 280
BMW 316d
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d (15 - 18)
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 316d (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
180.6 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
BMW 316d
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.85 %
BMW 316d (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 280
BMW 316d
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
BMW 316d
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW B47
M 272.947
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 316d

Performance

Mercedes C 280
BMW 316d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d

▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
BMW 316d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 316d
18 mpg
city
51 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
908 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
908 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
BMW 316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data