The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) vs. BMW 320si (06 - 07)
€ 44,900
€ 33,000
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 CDI is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 320si.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 320si
57
69.7
79.1
55.9
71.5
78.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
180.6
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 320si
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
17.93 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 320si
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 320si
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N45
OM 642.960
Engine Code
N45-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 hp
171 hp
BMW 320si
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 320si
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 320si
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320si
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16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 320si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 320si
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
32 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 320si
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
562 mi
Range
440 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
562 mi
440 mi
BMW 320si
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
150.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW 320si
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI
BMW 320si
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
