The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 40,700
€ 53,600
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 400
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 400
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.52 %
General
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 400
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 400
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N20-B20
Engine Code
M 276.823


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
▶ REPLAY
13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
BMW 328i
13.71 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 328i
37 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 400
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
592 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 328i
592 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
144 kWh
BMW 328i
119.4 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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