BMW 3 Series 320d Prestige (Diesel) vs Audi A4 Diesel 3.0 TDi vs Mercedes C-class Diesel C220 CDI Comparison

Updated: 25, Nov, 2014 07:33 AM

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QUICK FACTS & INFORMATION
	Car Type
	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
	Fuel Type
	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
	Official Tagline
	The Ultimate 3	NA	NA
	ARAI Mileage (Certified)
	22.69 kmpl	NA	NA
	Top Speed
	235	250	NA
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
	Drivetrain
	Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)	NA	Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
	Automatic Start/Stop Function
		NA	NA
	Number of Gears
	8-Speed Steptronic Automatic Gearbox	NA	7G-TRONIC PLUS, 7-Speed Automatic Gearbox
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	1995 cc	NA	2143 cc
	Paddle Shift
		NA	NA
	CO2 emissions in g/km
	116.62	NA	NA
	CO2 emissions in g/km
	116.62	NA	NA
	Gearbox Type
	Automatic	NA	NA
	Number of Cylinders
	4	NA	4
	Driving Modes
	BMW Driving Experience Control (Modes : Comfort, ECOPRO, Sport, Sport+)	NA	NA
	Engine Details
	BMW Twinpower Turbo	2967cc, 4 cyl	BlueEFFICIENCY 4 cylinder inline diesel engine
	Maximum Power
	190 HP @ 4000 rpm	245 Bhp @ 4000 rpm	170 Bhp @ 4200 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	400 Nm @ 1,750-2,500 rpm	500 Nm @ 1500 rpm	400 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Key Features of the Car
	Summary
	BMW 3 series is a premium sedan coming from the German car maker. The sedan remains an attraction in the high end segment where BMW delivers the highest quality. BMW 3 Series 320d Prestige comes with a 1995cc Diesel engine which generates a maximum power of 187 bhp @ 4000 rpm and gives out a torque of 400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. The car has a top speed of 235 kmph and has a certified mileage of 22.69 kmpl.	NA	NA
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
	Rain Sensing Wipers
	Yes (Rain Sensors & Automatic Driving Lights)		Yes (Windscreen wipers with rain sensors & one-touch wipe function)
	Rear Defogger

	Remote Boot Release
			Yes (Key-operated remote boot lid release)
	Remote Fuel Filler
			NA
	Engine Start/Stop Button
		NA
	MID (Multi Information Display)
	Yes (High Resolution Instrument Display With Extended Contents)	NA	Yes (4.48 cm high-resolution colour display with trip compute in the centre of the speedometer)
	Heat-reflecting windscreen
	Yes (Heat Protection Glazing)	NA	Yes (Heated rear windscreen)
	Ashtray
	Yes (Smokers Package)	NA	Yes (Ashtray package & Smoker package)
	Steering Mounted Controls
			Yes (Parametric steering with safety steering column) (3-spoke luxury multifunction steering wheel with 12 buttons in nappa leather)
	Air Conditioner
	Yes (2 Zone Air Conditioning)	Climate Control	Yes (THERMATIC automatic climate control)
	Power Windows
			Yes (with one-touch control and obstruction sensor)
	Rear AC Vents
			Yes (Separate air vents for rear passengers)
	Power Steering
	Yes (Servotronic Steering Assist)	Power	Yes (Tilt)
ACTIVE & PASSIVE SAFETY FEATURES
	Rear Seat Belts
	Yes (3-Point ELR)	3	Yes (outer rear seat belts with automatic height adjustment, 3-point for center rear seat)
	Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
		NA	NA
	Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
	Yes (3-Point ELR)	NA
	Rear View Camera
		NA	NA
	Side Impact Beams
		NA	NA
	Park Distance Control (PDC)
	Yes (Rear)	NA	NA
	Crash Sensor
		NA	NA
	Side Impact Protection System (SIPS)
		NA	NA
	Front Seatbelt Pre-Tensioner
	Yes (Pyrotechnic Belt Tensioners At The Front & Belt Force Limiters At Front)	NA	Yes (Belt tensioners with belt force limiters for driver, front passenger & outer rear seats)
	Airbags
	Yes (Airbages For Driver & Front Passenger, Head Airbags For Front & Rear, Side Airbags For Driver & Front Passenger)	6	Yes (Adaptive dual-stage airbags for driver and front passenger, Side-impact airbags for driver & front passenger, Window airbags for driver, front passenger & rear seat occupants)
	Warning Triangle
	Yes (With First-Aid Kit)	NA	NA
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
	Overall Height
	1429 mm	1472 mm	1447 mm
	Kerb Weight
	1585 kg	1520.00 kg	1610 kg
	Overall Length
	4633 mm	4586 mm	4596 mm
	Ground Clearance
	157 mm	128.00 mm	NA
	Wheelbase
	2810 mm	NA	2960 mm
	Overall Width
	2031 mm	1772 mm	1770 mm
PERFORMANCE & MILEAGE
	Mileage (City)
	12 kmpl (approx.)	9.00 kmpl (approx.)	NA
	Mileage (Highway)
	15 kmpl (approx.)	14.0 kmpl (approx.)	NA
	0-100 kmph
	7.2 seconds	5.90 seconds	NA
EXTERIOR FEATURES
	Body Coloured Bumpers

	Tinted Glass
			Yes (Green-tinted heat-insulated glass all around)
	Headlight Washer
		NA	NA
	Heated Outside Rear View Mirrors
		NA	NA
	Outside Rear-view Mirrors
	Yes (Foldable With Anti-Dazzle Function, Mirror Heating & Memory)	Both Side Electric	Yes (electrically adjustable with clear glass indicators) (Driver's side)
BRAKES & SUSPENSION
	Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
		NA	NA
	Brake Energy Regeneration
		NA	NA
	Front Brakes
	Disc	NA	Disc
	Rear Brakes
	Disc	NA	Disc
INTERIOR FEATURES
	Chrome Inside Rear View Mirror
	Yes (With Automatic Anti-Dazzle Function)	NA	NA
	Child Seat Mounting Provisions
	Yes (ISOFIX Child Seat Mounting)	NA	Yes (ISOFIX child seat attachment points in the rear)
	Rear Sunshade
	Yes (Roller Sunblinds For Rear Side Windows)	NA	Yes (Electric roller blinds for rear windows)
	Sunroof
			Yes (Sliding tinted-Panoramic glass sunroof with one-touch function)
	Leather Steering/Gear knob
	Yes (Multifunction Sport leather steering wheel)	NA	Yes (Leather steering wheel with multifunction buttons and shift / selector lever in nappa leather)
INFOTAINMENT
	GPS Navigation System
		NA	NA
	USB Compatibility
		NA	NA
	Glass Embedded Antenna
	Yes (Glass Sunroof, Electrical)	NA	NA
	MP3 Playback
		NA
	CD Player
	Yes (CD Drive & Controller With Direct Menu Control Buttons)	NA
	Bluetooth Compatibility
	Yes (With Audio Streaming)	NA	NA
	Number of Speakers
	Stereo loudspeaker system (100 W, 6 er system (100 W, 6 loudspeakers)	NA	NA
	Music System
	iDrive with 16.5cm colour display, CD drive and controller with direct menu control buttons	Cassette, CD Changer
CAPACITY
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	61 litres	61.00 litres	66 litres
	Number of Seating Rows
	2 Rows	NA	2 Rows
	Number of Doors
	5 Doors	NA	4 Doors
	Seating Capacity
	5 (2 + 3)	5	5 (2 + 3)
BRAKING & TRACTION
	Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
			Yes (Adaptive brakes with Anti-lock Braking system, priming & brake drying function)
	Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)

	Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
			Yes (Rear-wheel drive with ESP)
	Traction Control
	Yes (Dynamic Traction Control)
	Brake Assist
		NA	NA
LOCKS & SECURITY
	Engine Immobilizer
	Yes (Electronic Vehicle Immobilizer & Crash Sensor)	NA	Yes (Electronic immobilizer including "ELCODE" locking system)
WHEELS & TYRES
	Alloy Wheels
			Yes (17-inch 5-twin-spoke light alloy wheels)
	Tubeless Tyres
		NA
	Runflat tyres with Runflat indicator
	Yes (With Reinforced Side Walls)	NA	NA
	Spare Wheel
		NA	Yes (Full Size)
	Tyre Size
	V-spoke style 656 (225/55 R16)	205/55 R16	205/55 R16
	Wheels
	40.64 cm (16 inches)	NA	NA
SEATS & UPHOLSTERY
	Folding Rear Seats

	Driver Seat Adjustment
	Yes (Electric) (For Driver & Passenger) (Memory Function For Driver Seat)	Manual	Yes (Electric)
	Rear Centre Armrest
	Yes (Centre Armrest In Rear With 2 Cup Holders)	With Cup Holder	Yes (with twin cup holder & stowage compartment)
	Front Centre Armrest
	Yes (Sliding With Storage Compartment)	NA	Yes (Side folding)
	Leather Seats
	Yes (Sensatec Black \| Black / Sensatec Veneto Beige \| Veneto Beige )	Optional
	Leather Seats
	Yes (Sensatec Black \| Black / Sensatec Veneto Beige \| Veneto Beige )	Optional
INSTRUMENTATION
	Tachometer

	Programmed Service Reminder
	Yes (BMW Condition Based Service) (Intelligent Maintenance System)	NA	Yes ('ASSYST' maintenance interval indicator)
LIGHTING
	ORVM Turn Indicators
	Yes (LED)
	Interior Room Lamp
	Yes (Lights Package With Ambient Lighting)	NA	NA
	DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
		NA
	Front Fog Lights
	LED		NA
	Head Light
	Yes (LED headlights with four LED DRL light rings)	NA	NA