The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 47,300

€ 40,000

€ 47,300
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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
57
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
180.6
110.6
182.4
180.6 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.27 %

General
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW B48
M 276.957
Engine Code
B48-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i
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11.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
11.75 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320i
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
603 mi
Range
703 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
603 mi
703 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
128.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data