The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 36,500
 BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition.
Mercedes C 280
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
55.7
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.9 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
110.6
182
180.6 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.17 %
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 280
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
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 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 272.947
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

Performance

Mercedes C 280
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
18 mpg
city
45 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
864 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
864 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data