The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 47,200
€ 36,400
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 BlueTEC HYBRID is 2.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 320i
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 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 320i
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.83 %
General
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 320i
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 320i
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N20
OM 651.921
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
228 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
553 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 320i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
▶ REPLAY
16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
16.58 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
65 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 320i
60 mpg
city
29 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
863 mi
Range
632 mi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
863 mi
632 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
74 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
74 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data



















