The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 320d Automatic (05 - 05)
€ 53,600
€ 31,700
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 400 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
Mercedes C 400
BMW 320d
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.8 in
Height
55.9 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
178
184.5 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400
BMW 320d
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.52 %
General
Mercedes C 400
BMW 320d
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400
BMW 320d
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW M47
M 276.823
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 400
328 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 400
354 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
Mercedes C 400
BMW 320d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
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11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
11.06 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 400
31 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320d
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
539 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 400
539 mi
565 mi
BMW 320d
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).
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 400
144 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
