The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 47,200
Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 37,500
 BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 316d
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500

ⓘ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 Mercedes C 320 CDI is 1.9 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 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 18)
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 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
180.6 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 316d
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.48 %
BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 316d
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic 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 B47
OM 642.961
Engine Code
B47-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
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 316d

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 316d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
31 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 316d
23 mpg
city
51 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
908 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
533 mi
908 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
158.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data