The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 39,700
€ 44,900
€ 39,700
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 a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 328i is 2.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 300
56.3
71.3
80
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110.6
182
111.8
184.5
182 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 300
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.98 %
General
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 300
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 300
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N20-B20
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 300
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
▶ REPLAY
13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
BMW 328i
13.71 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 328i
37 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
592 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW 328i
592 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 328i
119.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
