The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 40,700
€ 39,800
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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. The BMW 328i is 3.8 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the Mercedes C 280.
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 280
1429
1811
2031
1444
1770
2008
1811 mm
Width
1770 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1429 mm
Height
1444 mm
2810
4624
2760
4586
4624 mm
Length
4586 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 280
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg
Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.44 %
General
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 280
F30
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N20-B20
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 328i
242 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 280
350 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW 328i
350 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 280
Performance
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
6.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.91 kg/bhp
BMW 328i
6.22 kg/bhp
6.91 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 328i
45 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
592 mi
Range
446 mi
BMW 328i
592 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 328i
119.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
