The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 42,000
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 42,000
 BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

ⓘ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 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition.
Mercedes C 280
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
55.7
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)
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 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (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 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.96 %
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 280
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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 B47
M 272.948
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

Performance

Mercedes C 280
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
151 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
18 mpg
city
51 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
932 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
932 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 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