The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 46,500
€ 39,800
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 is 5.5 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Mercedes C 280.
BMW 330d
Mercedes C 280
1421
1817
1989
1444
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1421 mm
Height
1444 mm
2760
4531
2760
4586
4531 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d
Mercedes C 280
1725 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2170 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg
Weight Difference:
150 kg
8.7 %
General
BMW 330d
Mercedes C 280
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330d
Mercedes C 280
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 330d
242 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 280
520 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW 330d
520 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 280
Performance
BMW 330d
Mercedes C 280
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
7.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.91 kg/bhp
BMW 330d
7.13 kg/bhp
6.91 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 330d
42 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
557 mi
Range
446 mi
BMW 330d
557 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 330d
139.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
178 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
