The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) vs. BMW 320i (15 - 18)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) Mercedes C 350 CDI
€ 37,900
BMW 320i (15 - 18) BMW 320i
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900

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 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 320i
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i (15 - 18)
71.3
80
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 320i (15 - 18)
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 320i
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.47 %
BMW 320i (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 320i
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 320i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B48
OM 642.960
Engine Code
B48-B20
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 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

 REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
BMW 320i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
34 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 320i
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
678 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
595 mi
678 mi
BMW 320i
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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 320i
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