The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 53,600
€ 35,400
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 400 is 2.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes C 400
BMW 320i
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.8 in
Height
56.3 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
182
184.5 in
Length
182 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400
BMW 320i
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.13 %
General
Mercedes C 400
BMW 320i
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400
BMW 320i
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N20
M 276.823
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 400
328 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 400
354 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
Mercedes C 400
BMW 320i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
▶ REPLAY
11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
11.06 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 400
31 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 320i
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
539 mi
Range
632 mi
Mercedes C 400
539 mi
632 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 400
144 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
