The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) vs. BMW 320d xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 42,500

€ 42,300

€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘ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 CDI is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 320d
57
69.7
79.1
56.5
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57 in
Height
56.5 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 CDI
BMW 320d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.48 %

General
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 320d
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 320d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B47
OM 642.960
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 hp
187 hp
BMW 320d
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 320d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d
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16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
34 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 320d
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
595 mi
Range
805 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
595 mi
805 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data