The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 44,900
Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 39,100
 BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 320d
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

ⓘ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 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (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 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (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
3560 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.99 %
BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (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)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
142 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
32 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 320d
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
562 mi
Range
665 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
562 mi
665 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
150.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 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