The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 44,900
Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 300
€ 42,500
 BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 320i
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 300 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 320i.
Mercedes C 300
BMW 320i
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
56.9
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.8 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
184.5 in
Length
185.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300
BMW 320i
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.87 %
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 300
BMW 320i
W205
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300
BMW 320i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW B48
M 274.920
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 300
242 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

Mercedes C 300
BMW 320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

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13.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.85 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
BMW 320i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 300
37 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 320i
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 300
651 mi
621 mi
BMW 320i
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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 300
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data