The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. BMW 320d DPF (07 - 08)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 32,700
 BMW 320d DPF (07 - 08) BMW 320d DPF
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 Mercedes C 320 CDI is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 320d DPF.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 320d DPF
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d DPF (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 320d DPF (07 - 08)
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 320d DPF
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.47 %
BMW 320d DPF (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 320d DPF
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 320d DPF
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d DPF
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d DPF

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 320d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d DPF

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
790 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
790 mi
BMW 320d DPF
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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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