The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. BMW 320d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 48,500
€ 36,300
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 d is 6.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 320d
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.8 in
Height
55.9 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
178.4
184.5 in
Length
178.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 320d
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.85 %
General
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 320d
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 320d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
BMW N47
OM 654.920
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
242 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 320d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.15 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d
15.53 lb/hp
19.15 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
43 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 320d
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
463 mi
Range
677 mi
Mercedes C 300 d
463 mi
677 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d
113.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
