The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 e 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 46,700

€ 42,500

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 C 300 e is 3.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the C 320 CDI.
C 300 e
C 320 CDI
56.8
71.3
79.5
57
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.8 in
Height
57 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
180.6
184.5 in
Length
180.6 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
C 300 e
C 320 CDI
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.35 %

General
C 300 e
C 320 CDI
W205
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C 300 e
C 320 CDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 274.920
Engine Code
OM 642.960


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
C 300 e
316 hp
221 hp
C 320 CDI
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
C 300 e
516 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
C 320 CDI
Performance
C 300 e
C 320 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

C 300 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

C 320 CDI
▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
C 300 e
12.66 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 300 e
C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
34 mpg
C 300 e
138 mpg
34 mpg
C 320 CDI
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1827 mi
Range
595 mi
C 300 e
1827 mi
595 mi
C 320 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
C 300 e
32.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
C 320 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
55 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 300 e
C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data