The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)

€ 43,200
BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 328i
€ 38,600
 Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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. The BMW 328i is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 230.
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 230
56.5
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.5 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
182 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 230
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.1 %
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)

General

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 230
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 230
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 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230

Performance

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 230
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.11 lb/hp
BMW 328i
14.67 lb/hp
17.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 328i
35 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 328i
557 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
127 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 328i
127 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data