The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 48,500
Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 350
€ 42,500
 BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 320i
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 350 is 4.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
Mercedes C 350
BMW 320i
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.9
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive 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
56.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
180.6 in
Length
185.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350
BMW 320i
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.29 %
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 350
BMW 320i
W204
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350
BMW 320i
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW B48
M 272.971
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 350
268 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 350
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

Mercedes C 350
BMW 320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

▶ REPLAY
13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
13.74 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
BMW 320i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 350
24 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 320i
16 mpg
city
39 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
410 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 350
410 mi
621 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350
189.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350
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