The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. BMW 316d Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 34,000
 BMW 316d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 316d
€ 42,500
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. The Mercedes C 320 CDI is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 316d.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 316d
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 316d Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
180.6 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 316d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.47 %
BMW 316d Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 316d
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 316d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N47
OM 642.960
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 316d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d

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16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
BMW 316d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 316d
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
824 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
824 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data