The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13) vs. BMW 320d Automatic (05 - 05)

€ 48,300
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13) Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 31,700
BMW 320d Automatic (05 - 05) BMW 320d
€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320d
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d Automatic (05 - 05)
71.5
78.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 320d Automatic (05 - 05)
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.25 %
BMW 320d Automatic (05 - 05)

General

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320d
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW M47
OM 642.832
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 320d

Performance

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

 REPLAY
16.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
16.78 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
BMW 320d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320d
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
586 mi
565 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
144 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).
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data