The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 48,100
€ 47,300
€ 48,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,300
ⓘ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 is 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 330d
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
56.3
71.3
80
57
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
110.6
182
108.7
180.6
182 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.44 %
General
BMW 330d
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330d
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 276.957


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 330d
254 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 330d
413 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 330d
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
14.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 lb/hp
BMW 330d
14.63 lb/hp
11.75 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 330d
45 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
681 mi
Range
603 mi
BMW 330d
681 mi
603 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
107 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 330d
107 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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