The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 34,300
 BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 280 is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition.
Mercedes C 280
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i 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
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 320i 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 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.78 %
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 280
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N13
M 272.947
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

Performance

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

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
703 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
703 mi
BMW 320i 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
BMW 320i 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