The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) vs. BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15)

€ 47,200
Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) Mercedes C 350 CDI
€ 31,800
 BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 316i
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 350 CDI is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 316i.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 316i
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15)
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 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
180.6 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 316i
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
15.9 %
BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 316i
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 316i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N13
OM 642.961
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 316i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316i

▶ REPLAY
17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.35 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
17.56 lb/hp
24.35 lb/hp
BMW 316i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
31 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 316i
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
533 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
158.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data