The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 37,400
€ 30,800
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 280 is 3.8 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 1.5 cm taller than the BMW 316i.
Mercedes C 280
BMW 316i
1444
1770
2008
1429
1811
2031
1770 mm
Width
1811 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1444 mm
Height
1429 mm
2760
4586
2810
4624
4586 mm
Length
4624 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
BMW 316i
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
4.82 %
General
Mercedes C 280
BMW 316i
W204
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
BMW 316i
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N13
M 272.947
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4350 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 316i
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 280
300 NM
220 NM
BMW 316i
Performance
Mercedes C 280
BMW 316i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
▶ REPLAY
6.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.04 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
6.82 kg/bhp
11.04 kg/bhp
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes C 280
31 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 316i
21 mpg
city
38 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
446 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
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).
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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
BMW 316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
