The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 e 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 15)
€ 46,700
€ 34,000
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 e is 2.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes C 300 e
BMW 316d
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 e
BMW 316d
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
17.07 %
General
Mercedes C 300 e
BMW 316d
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 e
BMW 316d
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW B47
M 274.920
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
316 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
516 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 316d
Performance
Mercedes C 300 e
BMW 316d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
12.66 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 e
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
138 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 316d
No data
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
1827 mi
Range
908 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
1827 mi
908 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e
32.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
55 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 e
BMW 316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















