The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW 320i (08 - 11)
€ 47,600
€ 31,600
€ 47,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 5.5 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 2.7 cm taller than the BMW 320i.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
1448
1770
2008
1421
1817
1989
1770 mm
Width
1817 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1448 mm
Height
1421 mm
2760
4586
2760
4531
4586 mm
Length
4531 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
1760 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
2265 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
315 kg
17.9 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
W204
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N43
OM 642.832
Engine Code
N43-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
228 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 320i
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
540 NM
210 NM
BMW 320i
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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7.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
7.72 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320i
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
586 mi
Range
611 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
586 mi
611 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
144 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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
460 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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