The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Touring DPF (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 40,800
€ 41,600
€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 330d Touring DPF is 3.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon.
BMW 330d Touring DPF
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
55.8
71.5
78.3
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.8 in
Height
57.4 in
108.7
178
108.7
181.1
178 in
Length
181.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d Touring DPF
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.57 %
General
BMW 330d Touring DPF
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330d Touring DPF
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 272.947


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 330d Touring DPF
228 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 330d Touring DPF
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Performance
BMW 330d Touring DPF
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
154 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
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16.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
BMW 330d Touring DPF
16.2 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d Touring DPF
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 330d Touring DPF
35 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
565 mi
Range
436 mi
BMW 330d Touring DPF
565 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 330d Touring DPF
137.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d Touring DPF
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft










39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft



















