The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 42,500

€ 53,500

€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘ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 320 CDI is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the C 400.
C 320 CDI
C 400
57
69.7
79.1
56.8
71.3
79.5
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
180.6
111.8
184.5
180.6 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
C 320 CDI
C 400
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.23 %

General
C 320 CDI
C 400
W204
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C 320 CDI
C 400
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
OM 642.960
Engine Code
M 276.823


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
C 320 CDI
221 hp
328 hp
C 400
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
C 400
Performance
C 320 CDI
C 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

C 400
▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 320 CDI
C 400
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
C 320 CDI
34 mpg
32 mpg
C 400
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
41 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
595 mi
Range
562 mi
C 320 CDI
595 mi
562 mi
C 400
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).
138.2 kWh
C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
C 400
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 320 CDI
C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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