The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 47,200
Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 40,000
 BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 320i
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 320i
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
69.7 in
Width
71.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
180.6 in
Length
185.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 320i
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.78 %
BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 320i
W204
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 320i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B48
OM 642.961
Engine Code
B48-B20
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 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

▶ REPLAY
17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.7 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
17.56 lb/hp
18.7 lb/hp
BMW 320i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
31 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 320i
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
667 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
533 mi
667 mi
BMW 320i
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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
158.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data