The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330d BluePerformance Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 46,700
BMW 330d BluePerformance Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 330d BluePerformance
€ 42,000
 Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

ⓘ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 330d BluePerformance is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Mercedes C 280
56.3
Blueprint BMW 330d BluePerformance Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint BMW 330d BluePerformance Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
182 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330d BluePerformance
Mercedes C 280
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 330d BluePerformance Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.22 %
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

General

BMW 330d BluePerformance
Mercedes C 280
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 330d BluePerformance
Mercedes C 280
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 330d BluePerformance
254 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
413 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 330d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280

Performance

BMW 330d BluePerformance
Mercedes C 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
14.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
14.02 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330d BluePerformance
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
48 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
436 mi
BMW 330d BluePerformance
723 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
100.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330d BluePerformance
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data