The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 43,200
€ 61,900
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,900
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
56.5
71.3
80
56.3
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182
111.8
185
182 in
Length
185 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.56 %
General
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
385 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Performance
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 lb/hp
BMW 328i
14.67 lb/hp
9.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 328i
35 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
557 mi
Range
441 mi
BMW 328i
557 mi
441 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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).
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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 328i
127 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
