The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 42,500
€ 30,800
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 3.8 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 1.9 cm taller than the BMW 316i.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 316i
1448
1770
2008
1429
1811
2031
1770 mm
Width
1811 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1448 mm
Height
1429 mm
2760
4586
2810
4624
4586 mm
Length
4624 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 316i
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg
Weight Difference:
220 kg
12.94 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 316i
W204
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 316i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N13
OM 642.960
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4350 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 316i
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
510 NM
220 NM
BMW 316i
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 316i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
▶ REPLAY
7.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.04 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
7.69 kg/bhp
11.04 kg/bhp
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
41 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 316i
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
595 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
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).
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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
