The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 36,900
 BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11) BMW 320d
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 320d
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11)
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 xDrive (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
180.6 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 320d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.87 %
BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 320d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 320d
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

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 320d
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
729 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
729 mi
BMW 320d
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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 320d
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