The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 43,200
BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 328i
€ 42,300
 Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300

ⓘ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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.5
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
182 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N20-B20
Engine Code
OM 651.911
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 328i
14.67 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 328i
35 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
764 mi
BMW 328i
557 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 328i
127 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 328i
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data