The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i Touring (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
€ 40,300
€ 39,200
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 Touring is 0.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon.
BMW 328i Touring
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
56.3
71.3
80
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
110.6
182
108.7
181.1
182 in
Length
181.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 328i Touring
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.56 %
General
BMW 328i Touring
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
F31
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 328i Touring
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 328i Touring
242 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 328i Touring
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 328i Touring
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
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14.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
BMW 328i Touring
14.35 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i Touring
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 328i Touring
35 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
548 mi
Range
436 mi
BMW 328i Touring
548 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 328i Touring
128.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i Touring
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
