The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 44,800
€ 30,800
€ 44,800
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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 300 is 2.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes C 300
BMW 316i
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.8 in
Height
56.3 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
182
184.5 in
Length
182 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300
BMW 316i
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.63 %
General
Mercedes C 300
BMW 316i
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300
BMW 316i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW N13
M 274.920
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Mercedes C 300
242 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i
Performance
Mercedes C 300
BMW 316i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
▶ REPLAY
13.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.35 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.85 lb/hp
24.35 lb/hp
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 300
37 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 316i
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
651 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 300
651 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 300
119.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300
BMW 316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
