The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 47,300

€ 42,500

€ 47,300
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 the C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY and the C 320 CDI are absolutely identical. Both are 180.6 inches long, 69.7 inches wide and 57 inches tall.
C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 320 CDI
57
69.7
79.1
57
69.7
79.1
69.7 in
Width
69.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57 in
Height
57 in
108.7
180.6
108.7
180.6
180.6 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 320 CDI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.28 %

General
C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 320 CDI
W204
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 320 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 276.957
Engine Code
OM 642.960


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
221 hp
C 320 CDI
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
C 320 CDI
Performance
C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 320 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

C 320 CDI
▶ REPLAY
11.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
11.75 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
34 mpg
C 320 CDI
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
603 mi
Range
595 mi
C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
603 mi
595 mi
C 320 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
128.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
C 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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