The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 46,100
€ 40,400
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘ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 d is 2.1 inches longer and 0.3 inches taller.
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 320i
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.5
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.8 in
Height
56.5 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
182.4
184.5 in
Length
182.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 320i
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.44 %
General
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 320i
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
BMW B48
OM 654.920
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
242 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d
14.9 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
46 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 320i
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
500 mi
Range
583 mi
Mercedes C 300 d
500 mi
583 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 d
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
