The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d DPF (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
€ 39,300
€ 36,200
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 330d DPF is 6.6 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes C 230.
BMW 330d DPF
Mercedes C 230
1421
1817
1989
1444
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1421 mm
Height
1444 mm
2760
4520
2760
4586
4520 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d DPF
Mercedes C 230
1675 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
2140 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg
Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.06 %
General
BMW 330d DPF
Mercedes C 230
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330d DPF
Mercedes C 230
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2496 CC
228 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 330d DPF
228 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes C 230
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
BMW 330d DPF
500 NM
245 NM
Mercedes C 230
Performance
BMW 330d DPF
Mercedes C 230
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
BMW 330d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
▶ REPLAY
7.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.66 kg/bhp
BMW 330d DPF
7.35 kg/bhp
7.66 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d DPF
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 330d DPF
43 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 230
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
583 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 330d DPF
583 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 330d DPF
133.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d DPF
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
