The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 328i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)

€ 40,700
BMW 328i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 328i
€ 42,500
 Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) Mercedes C 350 CDI
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI.
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 350 CDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 328i Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint BMW 328i Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
108.7
180.6
182 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 350 CDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
BMW 328i Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.47 %
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)

General

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 350 CDI
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N20-B20
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI

Performance

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 350 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI

▶ REPLAY
13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
BMW 328i
13.71 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 328i
37 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 328i
592 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
BMW 328i
119.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 350 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data