The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 61,700

€ 44,900

€ 61,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 C 450 AMG is 3.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the C 320 CDI.
C 450 AMG
C 320 CDI
56.8
71.3
79.5
57
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.8 in
Height
57 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
180.6
184.5 in
Length
180.6 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
C 450 AMG
C 320 CDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.23 %

General
C 450 AMG
C 320 CDI
W205
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C 450 AMG
C 320 CDI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 276.823
Engine Code
OM 642.960


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
C 450 AMG
362 hp
221 hp
C 320 CDI
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
C 450 AMG
384 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
C 320 CDI
Performance
C 450 AMG
C 320 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

C 450 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

C 320 CDI
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10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
C 450 AMG
10.02 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 450 AMG
C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
C 450 AMG
31 mpg
32 mpg
C 320 CDI
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
37 mpg
highway
40 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
539 mi
Range
562 mi
C 450 AMG
539 mi
562 mi
C 320 CDI
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).
150.2 kWh
C 450 AMG
144 kWh
150.2 kWh
C 320 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 450 AMG
C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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